Senior Transportation PM & Key Account Lead

Stantec; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Transportation practice in California seeks a Senior Project Manager with Account Management responsibilities to support California public transit and transportation agencies. The role blends project leadership with client relationship growth across highway and bridge projects.

You will manage delivery, participate in account planning, and position Stantec for continued growth in the California highways and bridges market, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Experience managing transportation projects (highways and bridges) for public agencies.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals: scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive client relationships; Caltrans network is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the account management efforts for California self‑help county transportation agency accounts.
• Develop and execute account plans, including client engagement strategies, pursuit planning, and relationship management.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with client project managers, technical staff, and leadership within California transportation agencies.
• Participate in regular account team meetings and coordination efforts to align project delivery and growth strategies.
• Support proposal and pursuit activities, including scope development, fee estimates, schedules, and client interviews.
• Identify opportunities for cross‑discipline collaboration within the Transportation practice and other business lines.
• Act as contract manager to win new on‑call contracts and competitive pursuits, and support opportunities within existing on‑call contracts.
• Maintain awareness of client priorities, capital programs, and procurement approaches relevant to California transportation agencies.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Public agency experience

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

Stantec’s Transportation practice in California seeks a Senior Project Manager with Account Management responsibilities to support California public transit and transportation agencies. The role blends project leadership with client relationship growth across highway and bridge projects.

You will manage delivery, participate in account planning, and position Stantec for continued growth in the California highways and bridges market, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and