Water/Wastewater Project Leader: Lead & Deliver

Stantec; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager with strong water/wastewater infrastructure experience to lead design and construction activities in the Mid‑Atlantic region, incl. pumping stations, water treatment, and wastewater facilities.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and drive project scope, schedule, and budget to deliver high‑quality deliverables. Opportunities in Richmond, VA or Providence, RI with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or able to obtain within 12 months.
• Minimum 8+ years of water/wastewater infrastructure experience.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Experience with budgeting, proposals, and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design/construction of water/wastewater projects and systems.
• Lead project coordination meetings with clients, consultants, owners, and contractors.
• Provide project leadership and mentoring to staff.
• Supervise staff, set priorities, budgets, and schedules.
• Review analyses to support business case decisions.
• Lead evaluation, selection and specification of water/wastewater systems or products.
• Manage project finances: budgets, invoicing, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate construction documents and ensure QA/QC on projects.
• Interface with clients and management on scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater

Leadership

Budgeting

Client relations

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager with strong water/wastewater infrastructure experience to lead design and construction activities in the Mid‑Atlantic region, incl. pumping stations, water treatment, and wastewater facilities.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and drive project scope, schedule, and budget to deliver high‑quality deliverables. Opportunities in Richmond, VA or Providence, RI with travel as needed.