Senior Transportation PM & Client Strategy Lead

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Career development resources

Job summary

Stantec in California seeks a Senior Project Manager with Account Management responsibilities to support major public transit and transportation agencies. You will blend project leadership with account planning to strengthen client relationships and position Stantec for growth in the California highways and bridges market.

You will work with project teams, account managers, and technical specialists to deliver high‑quality work, ensure client satisfaction, and pursue opportunities within

Qualifications

• Experience managing transportation projects (highways and bridges) for public agencies.
• Strong understanding of PM fundamentals: scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships; Caltrans networking is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to BD and pursuit activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead account management for California self-help county transportation agency accounts.
• Develop and execute account plans, engagement strategies, and relationship management.
• Manage delivery of highway and bridge projects, ensuring client satisfaction and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to align delivery with growth strategies.
• Support pursuit activities including scope, fees, schedules, and client interviews.
• Mentor project team members and promote collaborative, high-quality delivery.

Skills

Transportation project delivery

Client relationship management

Project management

Public agency procurement knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Professional Engineer license (California)

Job description

Stantec in California seeks a Senior Project Manager with Account Management responsibilities to support major public transit and transportation agencies. You will blend project leadership with account planning to strengthen client relationships and position Stantec for growth in the California highways and bridges market.

You will work with project teams, account managers, and technical specialists to deliver high‑quality work, ensure client satisfaction, and pursue opportunities within