Community Development - Project Manager

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 126,400 - 189,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Irvine, California to support development projects for various private and public clients. You will manage project phases from initiation to close-out, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in land development and must hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering along with a valid P.E. certification. This role also emphasizes problem-solving and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in Civil Engineering.
• Strong understanding of design and construction permitting and approval process.
• Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project performance and implementation of frameworks.
• Manage multiple projects with day-to-day oversight.
• Serve as technical lead responsible for civil engineering design documents.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Design software

Job description

Our established Community Development group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support development projects for various private and public clients. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of preliminary engineering, final design, construction drawings, construction support, and close‑out services for development projects. Our team supports a diverse range of public clients and project types, offering motivated Project Managers the opportunity to lead new and meaningful project pursuits. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our local, national, and global communities.

Opportunity

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in land development projects and will support the Community Development teams from other Stantec offices across the western U.S. These teams support a wide range of clients in the private sector, delivering a wide variety of project types including subdivisions, site development, industrial sites, healthcare campuses, corporate campuses, and commercial developments both locally and nationally.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for successfully delivering projects through the initiation, planning, designing, permitting, construction administration, and close‑out phases. You will be involved in preparing technical design solutions, defining project scope, schedule, and budgets; supporting quality management processes; and preparing technical studies and construction documents. You will work with clients and stakeholders to effectively manage engineering tasks and deliverables, with a strong emphasis on quality, communication, and collaboration.

We Are Looking For

We are eager to grow and develop an emerging leader that will be an integral part of expanding our local team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall project performance and implementation of our project management frameworks.
• Primary point of contact and representative to internal partners and clients.
• Serve as the technical lead for the project team responsible for preparing grading, drainage, wet utility, street improvements, and other civil engineering design documents, as well as hydrology/hydraulic storm water modeling and hydraulic modeling of pipe networks.
• Manage multiple projects with day‑to‑day project oversight managing the approved scope, budget and schedule.
• Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
• Prepare and communicate project status on a regular basis with the client, project team and Community Development leadership.
• Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
• Assist in developing new work opportunities and building client relationships.

Your Capabilities

• Understanding of project scoping, identification of deliverables, tasks, scheduling, resourcing, and project budgeting with a grasp of how these change throughout any project.
• Strong problem‑solving skills related to the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of design and construction permitting / approval process and requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, locally accepted hydrology and hydraulic programs, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and team oriented.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and problem‑solving abilities.
• Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Credentials

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in Civil Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related degree.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).

Typical Office Environment

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Pay Range

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.