Senior Project Manager, Transportation Engineer

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Southern California based Senior Project Manager with a strong background in transportation infrastructure. This role will oversee major transit, roadway, and highway design projects and manage client relationships across the region.

The candidate should have a PE in California and at least 10 years of project management experience in CA, with the ability to lead teams, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in California.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate business development efforts, including market research, client relationships, developing leads, and securing contracts.
• Prepare project proposals and attend pre- and post-proposals meetings/interviews.
• Establish and support cross-discipline project design processes with leadership.
• Organize and supervise the work of a technical team for civil engineering projects.
• Provide internal peer review of designs by other engineers/technologists.
• Coordinate designs with stormwater management engineers and incorporate stormwater designs into land development drawings.
• Be the main client contact on the project(s).
• Collaborate with local leadership to meet operation goals and project management framework.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationships

Communication skills

Transportation project experience

California roadway/highway knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Southern California based, highly motivated and technically proficient, Senior Project Manager with a diverse background in the Transportation Infrastructure sector to join our growing team of Transportation design engineering professionals. The role of Senior Project Manager is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of our strong and collaborative team of industry leading professionals, working both independently and together on projects of various sizes and complexities. This individual will be responsible for managing the relationships with some of our most valued Transportation clients, providing exceptional customer service. We seek a team player who desires and thrives in a collaborative work environment, has excellent client and communication skills and strong design capabilities. This position will provide project level design leadership on high profile and transformative transit, roadway and highway design projects. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our existing client and project base to position Stantec to acquire new business. We will rely on your ability to energize and inspire others to promote an environment for success within the team, and to champion new ideas while holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability that ensure timely project delivery, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. At the project level, you will be expected to apply your mature knowledge of the Infrastructure market to manage projects to ensure successful delivery, resource efficiency, and provide innovative solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate business development efforts, including market research, client relationships, developing leads, and securing contracts
• Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies
• Prepare project proposals and attend pre- and post-proposals meetings/interviews
• Establish, nurture and support the cross-discipline project design processes, communication and best practices, in collaboration with local and business center (BC) leadership
• Attract, grow, and retain high-quality staff, in collaboration with HR Business Partner, local and BC leadership
• Coach and develop team members to achieve high standards in meeting organizational goals
• Liaise with clients, agencies and others to obtain and determine project requirements, permits, and approvals.
• Ensure that client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Lead and be responsible for the preparation of Engineering drawings, cost estimates, and preliminary and final reports. This may include technical review and professional stamping of engineering design drawings. It also includes the preparation of construction specifications and tender documents.
• Perform project management duties on major projects, including client and sub-consultant coordination; making presentations to planning commissions, contractors and public agencies; attending client meeting; and visiting job sites
• Maintain project budgets, prepare estimates, establish cost controls and maintain project schedules and quality control; prepare monthly billing
• Organize and supervise the work of a technical team with regards to the planning, design, processing and construction support of civil engineering projects; provide direction to guide projects to successful completion
• Provide internal peer review of designs by other land development engineers/technologists.
• Coordinate designs with stormwater management engineers and incorporate stormwater designs into land development drawings.
• Ensure projects meet applicable specifications and standards as per the governing municipality and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC program.
• Be the main client contact on the project(s).
• Collaborate with local area leadership, including Project Managers, to ensure the office meets its operation goals and adheres to Stantec’s Project Management framework

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience leading the design and construction support of complex transportation projects
• Must have a thorough understanding of roadway, highway, and transit Infrastructure development and construction in California.
• Must have a self-motivated individual possessing strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with alternative project delivery (APD) projects across a region or nationally is preferred.
• Experience with the role of deputy design manager, design manager, and or quality manager on APD projects is preferred.
• Experience with clients such as Caltrans and LA Metro is preferred.
• Must exhibit attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to coordinate engineering requirements with planning and landscape architecture requirements.
• Must work well in a team environment and have a collaborative approach.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoCAD Civil 3D is an asset.
• Strong ability to develop business and promote business relationships
• Strong project planning and delivery experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Able to travel within the region.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in California
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in California, including ability to organize and supervise the work of other engineers, designers and sub-consultants, related to residential, industrial and commercial development projects.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$151,700.00 - $227,600.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | CA | Los Angeles

Other Locations: United States | CA | Irvine

Organization: BC-2073 Transpt-US Pacific

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

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