Senior Project Manager - Clean Energy & Grid Infra

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, multidisciplinary engineering and design projects from concept through completion.

You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships, coordinating diverse teams to deliver high-quality, on-time results. The ideal candidate will have 15–25 years of engineering project management experience, PE/P.Eng credentials, and strong leadership and negotiation skills to drive profitability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• PE (Professional Engineer) license or P.Eng
• PMP certification preferred
• 15-25 years of progressive experience in engineering and design project management
• Experience managing EPC, EPCM, Design-Build and traditional engineering projects
• Proven track record delivering projects exceeding $5M in fees or comparable complexity
• Strong leadership, financial management, and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale or strategically significant engineering and design projects.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets in alignment with client goals and company strategy.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery and integrate multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions.
• Ensure alignment of technical, financial, and contractual performance with organizational standards and client expectations.
• Serve as primary client liaison for major accounts and strategic projects.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communication and strategic insight.
• Facilitate high-level client meetings, presentations, and progress reviews.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, resolve conflicts, and drive client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and profitability targets.
• Lead contract negotiations, including scope, fees, and commercial terms.
• Manage subconsultant agreements and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Track project financials, forecasts, and performance metrics; implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide senior-level technical oversight and review of project deliverables to ensure quality and innovation.
• Support and guide technical leads in the development of engineering solutions and design methodologies.
• Ensure projects adhere to QA/QC processes, regulatory standards, and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement in project delivery processes and design quality.
• Identify and manage project and business risks, developing mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Ensure HSSE standards are followed; monitor compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and technical staff.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth; contribute to succession planning.
• Support business development activities including proposal preparation, client relationship management, scope development, and fee estimating.
• Commit to technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, multidisciplinary engineering and design projects from concept through completion.

You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships, coordinating diverse teams to deliver high-quality, on-time results. The ideal candidate will have 15–25 years of engineering project management experience, PE/P.Eng credentials, and strong leadership and negotiation skills to drive profitability and