Community Development - Project Manager

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Stantec in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support land development and public/private clients, delivering preliminary engineering, final design, and construction support.

You will lead project teams across multiple offices, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and serve as the main client contact with stakeholders.

Requires eight years in civil engineering, a PE license, and AutoCAD Civil3D proficiency; the role offers growth and opportunities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of civil engineering project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and PE license.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities and client coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project performance and implementation of project management frameworks.
• Be the primary point of contact to internal partners and clients.
• Serve as technical lead for grading, drainage, wet utilities, and road design documents plus hydrology/hydraulic modeling.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Team leadership

Client coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Hydrology/ Hydraulic modeling 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.

Your 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.

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

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 futureproofing 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 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.

Primary Location: United States | CA | Irvine

Organization: BC-2042 CommDev-US West

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 05/06/2026 04:06:34

Req ID: 1006206

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.