Electrical Project Manager - Federal

Stantec; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Stantec's Lynnwood office is seeking an Electrical Project Manager – Federal to apply electrical engineering principles and superb client service to deliver federal projects, including military base utilities, buildings, airfields, and shipyards.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while pursuing new business opportunities and maintaining safety and quality across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years related professional experience; or equivalent combination of experience & education.
• PE registration is preferred.
• Federal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of federal electrical engineering projects from pursuit through construction and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developing trusted relationships and ensuring project objectives are understood and achieved.
• Evaluate project opportunities and challenges and apply strong consulting, project management, and technical skills to support successful client outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, designers, and specialty consultants to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions that meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate project resources, priorities, and staffing to support the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, contract administration, change management, invoicing, and profitability.
• Mentor and support engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Establish clear expectations and hold project team members accountable for project deliverables, scope, schedule, quality, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and new business.
• Provide strategic consultation to clients by leveraging technical expertise and a thorough understanding of Stantec's capabilities and services.
• Support business development activities through client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal development, and interview participation.
• Prepare and deliver effective client meetings, presentations, and project communications.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, applicable codes and standards, and federal market developments.
• Champion Stantec’s commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional client service throughout all phases of project delivery

Skills

Electrical project management

Client relationship management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Power distribution systems

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE registration preferred

Federal project experience preferred

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

Revit MEP

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Lynnwood office is looking for a skilled Electrical Project Manager – Federal who will be able to apply electrical engineering principals and superior client service skills to cultivate and deliver projects that exceed expectations. This Electrical Project Manager will be working on Projects in the Federal sector. These projects include Military base utilities, buildings, air fields, shipyards and more.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of federal electrical engineering projects from pursuit through construction and project closeout.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developing trusted relationships and ensuring project objectives are understood and achieved.

• Evaluate project opportunities and challenges and apply strong consulting, project management, and technical skills to support successful client outcomes.

• Lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, designers, and specialty consultants to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions that meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

• Coordinate project resources, priorities, and staffing to support the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.

• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, contract administration, change management, invoicing, and profitability.

• Mentor and support engineers and technical staff, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

• Establish clear expectations and hold project team members accountable for project deliverables, scope, schedule, quality, and financial performance.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and new business.

• Provide strategic consultation to clients by leveraging technical expertise and a thorough understanding of Stantec's capabilities and services.

• Support business development activities through client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal development, and interview participation.

• Prepare and deliver effective client meetings, presentations, and project communications.

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, applicable codes and standards, and federal market developments.

• Champion Stantec’s commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional client service throughout all phases of project delivery

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Successful history of collaboration and teaming with electrical contractors on Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects is preferred. Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.

• Understands and implements project management principles.

• Ability to manage clients, projects, fees, and teams to achieve budget, schedule, and deliverable objectives.

• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines.

• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

• Deep understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting systems, and technology systems for the built environment.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare or commercial/workplace market sectors within these markets.

• Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.

• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills

• Functional knowledge of recent versions of AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Periodic travel may be required to meet engagement/client requirements

• May include regional, national, or international based on the contracted requirements.

• Valid Driver’s license and clean MVR

Education and Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 8+ years related professional experience; or equivalent combination of experience & education.

• PE registration is preferred.

• Federal experience 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 Range:

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA 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 | WA | Lynnwood
Other Locations: United States | WA | Seattle
Organization: BC-2048 Buildings-US Northwest
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

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.