Senior Transportation Project Manager

Stantec; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead teams on bridge, roadway, and intersection projects. The role emphasizes client relations, budget and schedule management, and coordination with multi-discipline design groups within a plan production framework.

You will guide program development, pursue design-build opportunities, and contribute to business development while ensuring quality deliverables in a local office setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in North Carolina.
• Twenty+ years in planning, design, or development of transportation projects, preferably NC.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support community impact and staff development.
• Plan and organize the work of transportation professionals.
• Lead development of programs, project plans, and drawings for bridges, roads, and intersections.
• Act as project manager for transportation programs and projects of varying scope.
• Contribute to design-build pursuits and final designs as needed.
• Develop budgets and monitor team performance to meet budgets and schedules.
• Support business development through client meetings and marketing material preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Team planning

Communication

Budget & scheduling

NCDOT procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

P.E. license in North Carolina

Job description

When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges and Structures Team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals.

Your Opportunity

A leadership opportunity exists with Stantec for a highly motivated Senior Transportation Project Manager to join the Transportation group in North Carolina. This role will provide leadership and guidance to assembled project teams assigning tasks, checking work for accuracy and completeness and maintaining schedules.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships that allow us to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and grow our people through work on exciting and challenging projects.
• Planning and organizing the work of other transportation professionals.
• Lead the development of programs, project plans and drawings for various projects including bridge designs, bridge rehabilitations, urban and rural roadways, highways, and intersections.
• Act as project manager for select programs and projects ranging from small to potentially larger multi-discipline transportation planning and design projects.
• Assist in the development and strategy of design-build pursuits and final designs, as required by alternative delivery management.
• Develop budgets and monitor the work of assigned team to ensure quality objectives, budgets and schedules are met.
• Assist with business development efforts for marketing transportation clients, including meetings with potential clients, local conference attendances, and assistance with the preparation of marketing material including proposals.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of NCDOT’s requirements, procedures, and plan production.
• Self-motivated individuals with the ability to work with and/or lead planning and design teams.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Understanding of client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, invoicing, and accounts receivable.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related degree.
• Licensed professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in North Carolina.
• A minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in the planning, design, and/or development of transportation projects, preferably in North Carolina

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

Primary Location: United States | NC | Raleigh

Organization: BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas

Employee Status: Regular

Management Level: Individual contributor

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Great communities are built on connection. From vibrant economic centres, resilient communities, and public spaces where we gather to the roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, and ports that connect us, our work touches everyday life. We bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Join us to help plan, design, and engineer community and mobility solutions that improve everyday life. Whatever the distance, wherever the destination, our designs lead you there.

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

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year for regular full-time and part-time employees
• Employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between ten and twenty 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.

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.