Business Lead - Civil Engineering Operations, Atlanta

Stantec; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Stantec in Atlanta, GA seeks a Business Lead to manage Civil Engineering operations in the Georgia market. You will lead people, projects, and business development across public and private sectors, delivering streetscapes, parks, and mixed-use developments.

This role requires a Georgia PE, 12+ years of experience, strong leadership and client-relationship skills, and the ability to mentor staff while ensuring timely, profitable delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience in civil/site or land development in Georgia.
• Experience leading people, delivering client satisfaction, and driving business development.
• Established network of relationships in Georgia a plus.
• Experience responding to RFQs, RFPs, and SOQs.
• Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, team building and communication skills.
• Experience managing junior staff and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant projects, coordinating with clients and government agencies, and Stantec’s teams.
• Lead and implement business development strategies for new clients and pursuits.
• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Mentor and empower junior staff and other team members.
• Plan and manage projects to complete on time and within budget.
• Oversee team and project metrics to ensure profitable delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Business Development

Client Relationships

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

ABET-accredited BS Civil Engineering (Georgia)

Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Georgia

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Stantec’s Site / Civil Engineering Land Development group is growing throughout Georgia. We are looking for “seller/doers” responsible for leading the pursuit and delivery of excellent work to our clients throughout the state of Georgia.

Stantec’s multi‑disciplinary office in Atlanta, GA has an opportunity for a Business Lead to manage our Civil Engineering operations in the Georgia market. We are seeking a candidate with experience in people‑leadership, project management, and business development. Market sectors in public and private areas development including streetscapes, parks, and residential, commercial, and industrial development.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule which consists of a minimum of three days in the office each week, and up to two days per week working remotely.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage significant projects, coordinating with clients and government agencies, and Stantec’s local and regional teams.
• Lead and implement business development strategies for new clients and strategic pursuits.
• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships and play a key role in client management and satisfaction.
• Mentor and empower junior staff and other team members.
• Plan and manage projects and tasks to complete them on time and within budget.
• Oversee team and project metrics to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining profitability.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with both private and public sector clients and projects.
• Established network of relationships in Georgia is a plus.
• Successful experience in responding to Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, and Statements of Qualifications.
• Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, team building and communication skills.
• Experience managing junior staff, client relationships, and complex projects.
• Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in the state of Georgia.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience in relevant civil/site or land development engineering and project management in Georgia is preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | GA | Atlanta

Organization

BC-2343 CommDev-US Southeast

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

24/08/2026 05:08:21

Req ID

1005159

Equal Employment Opportunities

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.