Project Manager, Water Wastewater

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 117,800 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a motivated individual to manage projects in our Water business in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. The role involves leading teams and managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules, ensuring exceptional service delivery to clients. A competitive salary range of $117,800 to $176,800 annually is offered, along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant professional experience, with at least 1 year of experience managing and/or coordinating projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required; Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead exceptional teams to deliver successful projects for our clients in the Water business.
• Develop and manage the approved scope, budget, and schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with clients and professionals by providing exceptional service.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking motivated individuals to manage projects in our successful Water business in the Southwest region. Our culture values diversity and encourages innovative, science‑driven solutions that benefit communities and the environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead exceptional teams to deliver successful projects for our clients in the Water business, engaging internally and externally with staff, clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and other firms.
• Develop and manage the approved scope, budget, and schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Establish project objectives, procedures and performance standards, leading multi‑disciplinary teams from proposals and feasibility through final design and construction.
• Identify appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives, manage contract terms, track and control costs and schedule, and implement measures to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Support proposal pricing strategies, cost proposal preparation, contract legal and risk reviews, and related marketing efforts needed to develop winning proposals.
• Adhere to Stantec’s internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals by providing exceptional service.
• Provide mentoring and training for future leaders to support their career growth.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.

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 to identify, assess, evaluate, and solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for team building and collaboration.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience, with at least 1 year of experience managing and/or coordinating projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required; Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to achieve within 2 years of hire preferred.

Typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $117,800.00 – $176,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed compensation depends on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. 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

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 receive ten paid holidays, accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, and are eligible for paid sick leave (and more generous benefits 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. Union position benefits may vary under collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver

Organization: BC-1813 Water-US Southwest

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 06/05/2026 04:05:55

Req ID: 1005672

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, termination or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.