Project Manager-Thermal Generation

Stantec; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 107,100 - 202,500; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager for our Energy & Resources business line to lead multi‑discipline project teams on thermal generation projects across North America. You will drive Owner’s Engineer or detailed engineering/design work, coordinate with leadership and clients, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a strong track record in power generation, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget while pursuing business development

Qualifications

• 15+ years in power generation projects as Owner’s Engineer or detailed engineering/design
• Minimum 5 years in business development or as a “seller‑doer”
• PE registration preferred but not required
• Office-based role with computer use and sedentary work

Responsibilities

• Provide project management expertise to the team
• Manage energy projects and programs
• Coordinate with leadership and cross‑discipline teams
• Lead proposals and mentorship for junior staff
• Achieve utilization targets as agreed annually

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Problem solving

Client relationship

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

MS 365 suite

Job description

About Stantec

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Manager for our Energy & Resources business line to lead multi‑discipline project teams in the execution of thermal generation projects. The scope will be Owner’s Engineer or Detailed Engineering/Design services for simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or repowering projects. The Project Manager will provide leadership to these state‑of‑the‑art projects to support business line growth and consistently deliver projects successfully.

In this role you will support our culture of internal and external client service, build our strength in understanding and anticipating client needs and expectations, execute strategies to advance the client’s project objectives and manage risk, establish priorities, promote alignment within the project team, and resolve emergent problems.

The selected Project Manager will serve as a “seller‑doer” in assisting in business development, and then leading projects to successful completion. Projects are in North America. This role is instrumental in our business line, helping to lead the energy transition projects across North America.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management expertise to our team.
• Manage energy projects and programs.
• Support and contribute to our project management best practices and methodology in alignment with our Project Management Frameworks and our culture of excellence in executing projects.
• Coordinate with leadership, discipline leads, inter‑discipline teams, high‑value engineering centers, clients, regulatory entities, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure alignment and consistency of project execution.
• Contribute to client satisfaction by building a culture of excellence and accountability within the Project Management community. Support client relationship management efforts by coaching and mentoring staff.
• Practice effective business discipline across our business line to ensure proactive monitoring and project management related to resources, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Identify and resolve project execution gaps (people, processes, and systems) in collaboration with leadership.
• Provide accurate feedback and develop action plans to implement lessons learned, opportunities for improvement and industry best practices.
• Support BC Leadership in resource management processes, recruitment, succession planning, and coaching/mentoring for PMs and Project Leaders.
• Lead or support proposals as required.
• Support mentorship and development of junior staff.
• Achieve utilization target as agreed annually.

Qualifications

Your capabilities and credentials:

• Engineering design and construction experience with power plant projects.
• Expertise in project management including team leadership, resource management, scheduling, project controls, reporting and document controls.
• Strong leader and team player, collaborator, and communicator with strong interpersonal skills and experience in managing a team.
• Project management experience in leading projects utilizing various delivery models such as EPC (Engineer‑Procure‑Construct), DBB (Design‑Bid‑Build), ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) etc.
• Knowledge of multi‑discipline engineering services related to energy projects.
• Experience in business development, proposal, and budget development.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work across multiple offices and geographies.
• Problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify when a project is in trouble (e.g., deviations from baseline scope, schedule, or budget) and the ability to take corrective action to address the problem.
• Ability to travel to US and Canadian offices and client sites, as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and aptitude for problem solving.
• Proficient in the Microsoft 365 platform including Teams and SharePoint with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel would be beneficial.
• Must have a good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Prior to employment with Stantec, this position may require successful passing of a drug and alcohol screen.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering disciplines, or related fields.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working on power generation projects, as Owner’s Engineer projects (all phases – development through construction) and/or detailed engineering/design projects.
• Minimum five years of experience in business development, and/or as a “seller‑doer.”
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred, but not required.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting. Typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas – $107,100.00 – $160,700.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas – $117,800.00 – $176,800.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas – $126,400.00 – $189,600.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) – $134,900.00 – $202,500.00 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 & 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.

Locations

Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston

Other Locations: United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Other Information

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Business Justification: New Position

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.