Senior Project Manager

Stantec; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Environmental Services Practice in Albuquerque. The role involves leading mining and permitting projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Master's degree and extensive experience in environmental project management.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Impactful Work

Innovative Environment

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experienced in executing technical aspects of small to large projects.
• Proven expertise in designing water monitoring networks and environmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a portfolio of environmental projects for public and private sectors.
• Managing project design, permitting, and execution for complex resource initiatives.
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Environmental Sustainability

Permitting Expertise

Education

MS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related Earth Sciences

Job description

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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, Stantec’s experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to harness decades of experience to shape the future and be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, excellence, and a commitment to environmental and mining sustainability. Your leadership will not only elevate our projects but also empower communities by ensuring safe, sustainable practices.

If you are a dynamic, results-driven professional with a vision for a more resilient future, we want to hear from you. Join us and take the next step in your career where your expertise will pave the way for transformative change.

Join a forward-thinking team who are pioneers in environmental engineering and hydrogeology/hydrology, driving mining projects that protect natural resources while fostering innovation and responsible development. Our mission is to create impactful change.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Environmental Services Practice is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex mining and permitting projects across surface water and groundwater disciplines. This role is tailor-made for a dynamic leader who thrives on tackling environmental challenges, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to address environmental engineering and hydrogeology/hydrology issues and challenges. Regional areas of focus include Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Arizona.

Your Key Responsibilities

PROJECT LEADERSHIP: Overseeing a diverse portfolio of environmental, hydrogeologic/hydrologic, and geologic projects for both public and private sectors with a focus on the mining sector. Your extensive experience will guide teams in the successful design, permitting, and execution of complex resource initiatives. Direct and manage diverse projects, including environmental assessments, water system designs, and permitting initiatives for mining projects including both surface water and groundwater. Conduct proposal preparation (work scope, task-level budgeting, cost estimates), may perform calculations, gather or review information, or prepare standard sections of proposals.

INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND PERMITTING: Applying your deep expertise in surface water and groundwater projects, from stormwater master planning and reservoir design to groundwater well installation, aquifer testing, and environmental assessments.

CUTTING EDGE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS: Lead initiatives in baseline hydrologic assessments, groundwater modeling, and aquifer testing, ensuring innovative solutions that address current and future water challenges.

STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION: Engaging with state and federal agencies, clients, and diverse stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and to craft creative, sustainable solutions tailored to each unique challenge.

STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING: Oversee the design and implementation of water management systems—ranging from storm water master planning to flood inundation evaluations—to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

MENTORSHIP AND IMPACT: Sharing your hands-on experience to mentor junior staff and inspire innovative approaches to water management and environmental protection.

TECHNICAL WORK: May include performing and leading project technical work; drafting technical reports including data entry/validation, developing tables and figures using analytical data and topographic/site maps, and QA/QC; preparing environmental permitting to conduct field work on groundwater sampling, drilling, well construction, soil logging and sample collection, other baseline surveys, and construction oversight.

SITE VISITS: May include periodic field work, including mine or project site visits; coordinating and conducting field surveys, stream channel assessments, and natural community mapping; working with multidisciplinary teams to gather data; perform task management for sites undergoing assessment and/or active remediation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• MS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related Earth Sciences
• Licensed Professional Engineer/ Geologist preferred
• Minimum 10 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience
• At least 7 years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of small to large projects
• Robust portfolio of projects that could include mining, municipal water systems, and/or land development
• Proven expertise in tasks such as designing and implementing water monitoring networks, hydrologic baseline studies, flood inundation evaluations, and/or comprehensive permitting processes
• Experience with construction and mine reclamation oversight, remediation system operation and maintenance activities a plus, but not required
• Certifications and training in HAZWOPER, OSHA, and Mine Safety
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
  
  

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: Influence high-stakes projects that drive environmental sustainability and community development.
• Innovative Environment: Thrive in a culture that values creativity, advanced problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse team of experts who are as passionate about responsible development and environmental sustainability as they are about innovation and excellence.
• Growth Opportunities: Leverage your extensive experience to mentor emerging talent and shape the future of environmental staff.
  
  

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 55,200.00 - Max Salary $ 80,100.00
• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 60,700.00 - Max Salary $ 88,100.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 65,100.00 - Max Salary $ 94,500.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Organization: BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 09:06:19

Req ID: REQ250001G1

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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