Senior Transportation Leader - Roadways

Stantec; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Leader in Richmond, Virginia, to lead a roadway design group. This role involves managing project delivery, mentoring staff, and expanding business opportunities in transportation design. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and Virginia P.E. Registration. Competitive benefits include medical plans, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading projects and teams in the delivery of VDOT transportation projects.
• Good communication skills, multi-tasking, attentiveness to detail.
• Experience in managing client relationships and participating in marketing services.
• Willingness to engage with industry organizations and events.
• Proficient use of ORD and familiarity with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and task orders, overseeing contract management.
• Conduct planning, analysis, and design of projects within set budgets.
• Provide direction and coordinate staff to complete assignments.
• Grow the transportation roadway design business in Virginia.
• Design streets, roadways, highways, and interchanges.
• Mentor staff and prepare proposals.
• Participate in marketing and client relationship cultivation.
• Contribute to long-term business planning and strategies.

Skills

Leading transportation projects

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Client relationship management

Marketing preparation

Use of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Use of AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Knowledge of AASHTO and VDOT directives

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

15+ years of transportation design experience

Virginia Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Do you want to build and shape a roadway team to fit your vision of a high performing unit? Then this opportunity is in your wheelhouse. Stantec is seeking a Senior Transportation Leader to grow our roadway design group in Virginia and partner across our practices to strategically grow our infrastructure business. Our company is interested in attracting strong candidates looking for career advancement to continue our successful delivery of services for our Virginia clients. At Stantec “we put people first” by delivering exciting career opportunities. We want to discuss with YOU why this is a great opportunity!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for project delivery including managing projects and task orders and overall contract management.
• Planning, analysis and design of projects, effective planning of work to meet schedules and budgets.
• Provide direction and coordinate staff as necessary to complete assignments.
• Partner with the Stantec leadership to grow the transportation roadway design business in Virginia by recruiting and retaining staff; leading transportation business opportunity pursuits; and collaborating with other practices to deliver for our Virginia clients.
• Design and detailing of streets, roadways, highways, and interchanges to meet local, state and federal requirements.
• Review work, mentor staff, prepare proposals, deliver project presentations and project management.
• Actively participate in the marketing process by assisting the account teams in cultivating client relationships and position for future opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation and/or review of proposals.
• Contribute to overall long term business planning and strategies to advance Stantec's relationships and bottom-line growth in Virginia.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in leading projects and teams in the delivery of VDOT transportation projects
• Good communication skills, multi-tasking, attentiveness to detail.
• Experience in managing client relationships and participating in marketing services including proposal preparation and presentation participation.
• Willingness to engage with industry organizations and events.
• Ability to use Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Ability to use or familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient implementation and knowledge of AASHTO and VDOT design directives and specifications
• Demonstrates good communication skills with fellow workers and clients.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree
• Minimum of fifteen+ (15+) years of transportation design experience
• Virginia Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

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.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec 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

Regular 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 will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, 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.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | VA | Richmond

Organization

BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

Replacement

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

06/03/2026 01:03:21

Req ID

1004708

EEO Statement

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.