Impact-Driven Water/Wastewater Project Leader

Stantec; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 128,600 - 243,100; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager focused on planning and engineering design of water and wastewater infrastructure. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive business development while ensuring project scope, budget, and schedule alignment.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating with multiple lines of service, and delivering high-quality design documents, feasibility studies, and client presentations. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience in project management, preferably for water/wastewater projects.
• PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months; PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of design professionals and technicians.
• Mentor and supervise staff and develop high-performing project teams.
• Participate in business line teams to manage and develop proposals.
• Client facing for business development contact, meetings, walk-downs, and presentations.
• Scope of work documents and estimates.
• Collaboration with multiple business lines to develop opportunities.
• Perform complex engineering design tasks on water/wastewater projects; prepare design basis and engineering calculations.

Skills

Project management leadership

Water/wastewater design

Client relationship management

Mentoring staff

Proposal development

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager focused on planning and engineering design of water and wastewater infrastructure. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive business development while ensuring project scope, budget, and schedule alignment.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating with multiple lines of service, and delivering high-quality design documents, feasibility studies, and client presentations. Travel to project sites may be required.