Project Manager, Water Infrastructure

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Florida seeks a Project Manager to lead water-related projects, guiding cross-disciplinary teams through design, detailing, and construction phases.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and client relations to deliver high-quality outcomes, with the possibility to become licensed in Florida.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and applying engineering rigor to water treatment, distribution, and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Master of Science in Engineering preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with ability to become licensed in Florida within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience or the combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects as Project Manager and/or in a senior technical capacity on significant projects. Lead multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, studies, final design, and construction services.
• Develop relationships that lead to long-term business partnerships that extend beyond project completion, while working towards mutual success for our clients and Stantec.
• Maintain and enhance Stantec’s reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider.
• Create a culture of collaboration by being both an effective team leader and player.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the process design, project detailed design, project specifications with construction documents, including technical documentation from equipment suppliers/vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manages and leads other team members while working on projects; completes tasks and delegates specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.

Skills

Effective communication

Client service management

Project management

Water/wastewater design principles

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering preferred

Professional Engineer license

Job description

At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

Opportunity

Seeking a motivated and energetic individual who values a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability to join our expanding water team at Stantec. The role of a Project Manager is to use their technical understanding and experience to lead a project team on various water-related projects. The overall goal is to deliver exceptional quality projects, maintain high client satisfaction, and manage project quality and financials.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute projects as Project Manager and/or in a senior technical capacity on significant projects. Lead multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, studies, final design, and construction services.

• Develop relationships that lead to long-term business partnerships that extend beyond project completion, while working towards mutual success for our clients and Stantec.

• Maintain and enhance Stantec’s reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider.

• Create a culture of collaboration by being both an effective team leader and player.

• Leads the preparation and coordination of the process design, project detailed design, project specifications with construction documents, including technical documentation from equipment suppliers/vendors (e.g., proposals, contracts, shop drawings, deliverables, scope of supply, deliverables, test data, etc.) to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Manages and leads other team members while working on projects; completes tasks and delegates specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.

• Demonstrated successful experience in client service management.

• Experience in professional practice, project management and business development with particular interest related to water treatment/distribution, wastewater collection/treatment/disposal and hydrology design/modeling, and general municipal engineering.

• Position requires the ability to manage significant projects and be effective in working with a team.

• Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.

• Efficient project execution of multiple concurrent projects.

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Understands client expectations, project budgeting, proposal writing, and invoicing.

• Working knowledge of water/wastewater design principles, standards, and project delivery processes.

• Demonstrated successful experience in leadership, including defining and setting the direction for a team and project, strategy development and change management.

• Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and risk management.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering from an accredited institution.

Master of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution preferred.

Licensed Professional Engineer with ability to become licensed in Florida within 6 months of employment.

Minimum of 5 years of experience or the combination of education and experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

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. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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.