Design Manager – Transportation, APD – National

Stantec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable engineering is seeking a Design Manager for transportation projects in the US, focusing on large and mid-size construction. This role involves ensuring successful project delivery, leading technical teams, and maintaining client relationships in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess significant experience in engineering, project management, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of engineering and project management experience in large transportation projects.
• Experience with APD projects.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation design build projects and coordinate with technical teams.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and represent Stantec as a technical leader.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

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By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Our award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors—airports, transit and rail, ports and marine, highway and bridge, including complex bridges, interchanges, and managed toll projects.

Join our Major Projects Team of APD project management specialists that are passionate to bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of transportation design build projects across North America for large and mid-size construction. May manage technical employees, work planning, technical design management and oversight, project delivery, quality management, contract administration, change management, and risk management. This position can be based in any US location and will require the ability to travel either regionally or nationally as needed.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to initiatives to help advance our project design, operations, and business development
• Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies
• Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider
• May manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on major alternative project delivery (APD) projects from positioning to proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services
• Be the key person and point of contact, performing design, deputy design, or quality manager roles on major APD projects
• Represent Stantec and the project design team as a technical leader on major APD projects
• Identify appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives. Manage contract tasks, track, and manage costs and schedule, and implement measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget
• Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management
• Grow internal and external networks to enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team
• Develop Client relationships to facilitate project activities
• Establish, maintain, and promote partnerships in project pursuits
  
  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with APD projects across a region or nationally
• Experience with the role of deputy design manager, design manager, and or quality manager on APD projects
• Experience leading the design and construction support of complex transportation projects
• Experience in the preparation of presentations utilizing PowerPoint
• Experience developing, negotiating, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Business development and marketing skills experience required
• Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of technical and professional staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment
  
  

Education and Experience

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering and project management experience on large transportation projects, including at least three APD projects
• Completion of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree at an accredited institution
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed or ability to get within 6 months, and the ability to get licensed in states as needed to support the assigned pursuit
• PMP 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.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 165,200.00 - Max Salary $ 255,900.00
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 176,400.00 - Max Salary $ 273,300.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | FL | Miami

Organization: BC-2355 Transpt-US Infra MP & DS

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 10:06:18

Req ID: REQ250001GF

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