Water/Wastewater Project Lead: Design, Deliver & Mentor

Stantec; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Water practice in Walnut Creek, California is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Technical Lead to guide multi-disciplinary teams on iconic water and wastewater projects, from planning through construction. The PTL will deliver technically sound solutions and foster client relationships.

The ideal candidate brings leadership, strong design knowledge of treatment plants, pump stations, and pipelines, and a track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget in

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure projects including alternatives analysis.
• Knowledge of treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; engineering services during construction; and project management.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership in development of innovative solutions for water/wastewater projects.
• Manage and execute water, recycled water, and wastewater projects through design-bid-build or alternate delivery.
• Direct work of project teams and coordinate with drafters, designers, and other engineers.
• Develop reports, studies, calculations, drawings, and submittals for treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure projects.
• Communicate with clients during planning, design, and construction phases.
• Promote collaboration with leadership and PMs to coordinate marketing and project delivery.
• Ensure client needs are understood and addressed, connecting client, PM, reviewers, and project team.
• Plan and complete activities efficiently; mentor junior staff; uphold safety procedures.

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Water practice in Walnut Creek, California is seeking a highly motivatedWater/Wastewater Project Technical Lead(PTL)to join and grow our successful team working on iconic projects. In the Water Business Line, the PTL leads multi-disciplinary team activities to achieve integrated technical solutions and deliver water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects to our clients. We are looking for someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater infrastructure projects including alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; engineering services during construction; and project management. This position offers the right candidate the ability to make a major career advancement. This is an opportunity to improve and grow leadership skills and become a recognized technical resource for a growing California water practice.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
• Manage and execute new and existing water, recycled water, and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects through conventional design-bid-build and alternate delivery methods.
• Direct the work of, communicate effectively, and coordinate with project teams including multiple disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
• Develop and prepare reports, planning studies, specifications, calculations, detailed design drawings, construction submittal reviews, models and other technical deliverables for treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure related projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
• Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships.
• Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers, Project Technical Leads, and Discipline Sector Leads. Work effectively in partnership with BC leadership, Project Pursuit teams, and PMs to proactively coordinate marketing and project delivery activities undertaken by project teams in both local and remote offices.
• Understand and proactively satisfy client’s needs and expectations. Connect the Client, PM, independent reviewers and the project team to the project’s technical solutions.
• Ensure activities are planned and completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Mentor young professionals in the California offices.
• Embrace Stantec’s safety procedures and protocols.