Portfolio Delivery Manager

Stantec•Blue Ash, OH

About The Position

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community. Your Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Wastewater Senior Project Manager to be part of our established Program Management Team (PMT) based out of our Cincinnati, OH MSDGC Client Program Management Office. This is an opportunity to be part of a large integrated team focused on helping our client successfully deliver this iconic regulatory driven Program. As a key member of our team, you will serve as a Portfolio Delivery Leader providing strategic and tactical leadership support for two (2) major wastewater infrastructure projects as part of a $1.3B 10-Year Phase of the City/County Consent Decree Wet Weather Improvement Program (WWIP). This portfolio includes major facility upgrade projects at MSD’s largest WWTP (Mill Creek WWTP). These projects will be delivered through a progressive design-build methodology, offering a dynamic and collaborative project delivery environment. This role has opportunity to grow over time into a Deputy Program Manager or Program Manager role. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. Want to work with great clients on impactful projects alongside some of the industry’s top changemakers? Join our growing team and apply today!

Requirements

Collaborative team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Proven ability to build consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels.
Skilled at inspiring, motivating, and holding team accountable for delivery.
Experienced in civil engineering including water resources, water and wastewater utility business.
Experienced in client service management, interfacing with executive and governing body membership, and communication of engineering issues, concepts and strategies to identify critical client issues and needs.
Possess significant large project management experience, ideally with collaborative project delivery knowledge and experience.
Serve as an extension of client staff in carrying out activities and priorities.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
Licensed Professional Engineer, or the combination of education and experience to qualify for licensure within one year of hire.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure project leadership and delivery roles
Must have good driving record and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution preferred.
Experience with alternative project delivery methods preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for project execution and client relationship management in the Greater Cincinnati region performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver these consent decree driven projects.
Support Stantec’s Cincinnati Project Delivery Leader and team in delivery of our program delivery services as needed.
Participate in all phases of project delivery (e.g., planning, design, construction, and closeout).
Provide timely project advice, guidance, and decision support for the proactive identification of upcoming challenges and means for their efficient resolution at the project, portfolio, or program level.
Forecast trends and identify timely mitigation and/or recovery options for consideration.
Meet project governance, contractual, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and related performance requirements during the planning, design, and construction project delivery phases to achieve overall Program objectives.
Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget.
Prepare technically evidenced proposals as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies.
Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements
Work with project teams to coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies.
Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.
Review team’s work and provide technical guidance on design approach and challenges.
Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical and strategy resource by providing guidance to other team members.
Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites.
Participate in local and national professional associations and organization events aligned with Stantec’s growth strategy.