Senior Industrial Water Project Leader & Client Growth

Stantec; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior Project Manager, Industrial Water, to lead complex multidisciplinary projects and drive growth across North America. You will manage client relationships, oversee technical execution, and position the business for strategic pursuits.

The role balances project delivery (about 70%) with business development and account growth (about 30%), requiring strong leadership, communication, and engineering acumen.

Qualifications

• Proven success in developing new client relationships in industrial markets.
• Experience leading pursuits from opportunity identification through contract award.
• Ability to expand client relationships through consultative engagement.
• Experience developing strategic account plans and growth initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage industrial water projects within multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery performance.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and matrices.
• Coordinate internal teams and disciplines for project outcomes.
• Provide technical oversight and support client success.

Skills

EPC/EPCM leadership

Client relationship management

Multidiscipline engineering teams

Project leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civ‑Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Stantec in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior Project Manager, Industrial Water, to lead complex multidisciplinary projects and drive growth across North America. You will manage client relationships, oversee technical execution, and position the business for strategic pursuits.

The role balances project delivery (about 70%) with business development and account growth (about 30%), requiring strong leadership, communication, and engineering acumen.