Project Manager-Energy

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver energy sector projects in Southern California, with opportunities to work across the Western US. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams through pursuit, planning, design, and construction, while managing scope, budget, schedule, and client relations.

The role emphasizes earned value management, risk and quality controls, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years of experience managing and/or coordinating projects.
• PMP and/or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with project management software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing the approved scope, budget, and schedule on multiple projects.
• Writing proposals.
• Establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards, and leading multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services.
• Identifying resources and skill sets to achieve objectives and managing contracts, costs, schedules, and budget.
• Support proposal pricing strategies, cost proposals, contract reviews, and related marketing efforts.
• Follow risk, quality, and safety policies and promote collaboration across geographies.
• Mentor and train future leaders and promote teamwork across lines of business.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Earned Value Management

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek/Oracle

Team leadership

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

SharePoint

Bluebeam

Deltek

Oracle

Job description

Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to electric transmission, distribution, and substation projects; hydropower, dams, locks and navigation projects; gas transmission and distribution; and power generation, we design with the next generation in mind. We operate with the strength of a $3B company paired with the agility of a specialized Energy group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful projects—projects vital to both local and global communities.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking motivated individuals to manage projects exceptionally in our successful Energy business primarily in Southern California, but also at other locations in the Western US. Stantec offers industry leading benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, supportive team members, and challenging projects that make a difference in our communities, our industry, and the world.

At Stantec, we believe that truly transformative work is born from a culture that values diversity. It’s our diversity of thought and expression that sets us apart as an employer and it is through our combined creativity, innovation, and expertise that we do our best work for our clients and have a lasting impact on our world. Stantec’s leadership sees our people as our most valuable resource and is committed to the health, wellbeing, and safety of our team.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading exceptional teams to deliver successful projects for our clients in the Energy business. You will engage internally throughout the organization with staff at all levels, and externally with clients, members of business and professional organizations, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and other firms. Specific responsibilities of a Project Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Developing and managing the approved scope, budget, and schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Writing proposals

• Establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards, and leading multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services.

• Identifying appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives as well as managing contract terms, tracking and managing costs and schedule, and implementing measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget.

• Actively support proposal pricing strategies, cost proposal preparation, contract legal and risk reviews, and related marketing efforts needed to develop winning proposals.

• Embracing Stantec’s internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management.

• 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.

• Maintaining and enhancing our relationship with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals by providing exceptional service.

• Providing mentoring and training for future leaders to support their career growth.

• Promoting collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experienced in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, subconsultants, and vendors.

• Ability to make sound defensible business decisions, and identify, assess, evaluate, and solve complex problems.

• Proven track record managing projects from planning through construction or implementation within a consulting environment.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Passion for team building and collaboration.

• Travel to other offices as well as to project sites will be required.

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets, contracts, and resources.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6), collaboration tools (SharePoint, Bluebeam), and ERP systems (Deltek, Oracle).

• Experience managing large-scale or high-profile infrastructure, environmental, or building design projects.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

• Client-focused mindset with commitment to technical excellence, quality, and safety.

• Ability to drive business development and support organizational growth initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years’ relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years of experience managing and/or coordinating projects.

• Licenses/Certifications: PMP and/or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred, but not required

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. #EnergyAcceleration

Pay Range

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 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 &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 | Pasadena
Other Locations: United States | CA | Bakersfield
Organization: BC-2308 E&R-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
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.