Senior Transportation Project Manager

Stantec; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager in Columbia, SC to lead roadway and hydrology projects for public-sector clients. The role combines project delivery with growth in hydrology and water resources, requiring leadership of multidisciplinary teams and strong client relationships.

The position emphasizes effective management of scope, schedule, budget, and risk, while advancing resilient transportation solutions and mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license required; SC PE preferred or licensure by comity.
• 20+ years of experience in transportation design and project management.
• Experience managing complex projects for public-sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for transportation infrastructure assignments (roadway improvements, drainage, intersections).
• Lead planning, design, permitting, delivery, and construction support.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations.
• Coordinate disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide technical oversight and quality review.

Skills

Project management

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

SC PE comity/licensure

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

Stantec's South Carolina Transportation team is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to join our growing practice in Columbia. This leadership role combines transportation project delivery with the strategic growth of hydrology and water resources services.

The successful candidate will manage roadway improvement and hydrology-related transportation projects for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), municipalities, counties, and other public‑sector clients. This individual will also identify, pursue, and win new hydrology and transportation work while strengthening client relationships throughout the region.

This position is well suited for a transportation leader who enjoys project delivery, client development, and building collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.

Your Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery

• Serve as Project Manager for transportation infrastructure assignments, including roadway improvements, drainage enhancements, intersection improvements, corridor projects, and related initiatives.

• Lead teams through planning, design, permitting, delivery, and construction support.

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations while maintaining strong project financial performance.

• Coordinate roadway, drainage, environmental, structural, traffic, utility, and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

• Provide technical oversight and quality review for roadway and hydrology-related deliverables.

• Guide project teams in meeting SCDOT standards, local agency requirements, and applicable regulations.

Client Management & Business Development

• Build and maintain relationships with SCDOT, municipalities, counties, Council of Governments, and private developers.

• Identify, qualify, and track project opportunities, teaming relationships, and strategic pursuits.

• Lead proposal development, including pursuit strategy, teaming, scope development, fee negotiations, interview preparation, and presentations.

• Collaborate with regional leadership, technical teams, business development professionals, and marketing partners to position Stantec for success.

Technical & Team Leadership

• Provide senior-level guidance for roadway drainage, stormwater management, hydraulic analyses, flood studies, watershed evaluations, and transportation-related hydrology assignments.

• Advance practical, resilient transportation solutions that address stormwater, flooding, constructability, and long‑term infrastructure performance.

• Mentor engineers and project managers and support the professional development of emerging leaders.

• Promote collaboration across infrastructure, water, and environmental, and teams throughout the Southeast

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated success managing transportation infrastructure projects for public‑sector clients.

• Experience leading roadway improvement projects and multidisciplinary transportation design teams.

• Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, drainage design, stormwater management, and water resources applications within transportation projects.

• Proven ability to build client relationships, develop new business, and lead successful pursuits.

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.

• Strong knowledge of project financial management, quality management, and risk management.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, business lines, and geographic locations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SCDOT project development and delivery.

• Familiarity with transportation drainage design, floodplain analysis, watershed studies, and permitting.

• Established relationships with transportation and water resources clients in South Carolina.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; South Carolina PE preferred or the ability to obtain licensure through comity.

• 20 or more years of progressively responsible experience in transportation design and project management to include hydrologic/hydraulic studies and drainage improvement projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and working directly with clients.

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.

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 | SC | Columbia
Organization: BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

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.