Project Manager, Drinking Water and Sanitary Sewer Modeling

Stantec•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Stantec is seeking an engineer to lead drinking water and sanitary sewer modeling and planning projects. Most clients and projects are in Minnesota and the upper Midwest, with opportunities to support national modeling teams on similar projects throughout the United States. The position is client-facing and combines marketing and pursuit efforts with technical project delivery, supported by Stantec’s national modeling team. The role is part of a Water team that includes more than 4,000 Water staff in North America. The Project Manager leads and supports drinking water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system modeling projects, develops client relationships, and works with colleagues to prepare proposals and technical deliverables. Typical work includes developing, updating, and maintaining water and sewer system models; preparing memos, reports, and long-term comprehensive plans; and managing project scopes, budgets, invoicing, schedules, contracts, costs, and resources. The role also involves applying company risk, project, quality, and modeling protocols; coordinating with clients and other stakeholders; and mentoring and supervising junior staff.

Requirements

Proven project management and technical skills relevant to drinking water and sanitary sewer modeling and planning projects.
Experience organizing, planning, and executing drinking water and sanitary sewer modeling projects.
Hands-on experience with water and sewer software such as InfoWater, WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, or EPASWMM.
Ability to make sound, defensible business decisions and identify, assess, evaluate, and solve complex problems.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, internally and externally.
Experience managing clients and building client relationships.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience supervising, teaching, and mentoring staff.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or construction management-related technical discipline.
Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years managing and/or coordinating projects.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to obtain a PE license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Lead and support drinking water distribution modeling and sanitary sewer collection system modeling projects.
Build and maintain client relationships and provide exceptional client service.
Collaborate with Stantec colleagues to develop project proposals and deliver technical work, including leading supporting staff.
Lead technical work and prepare project deliverables in accordance with Stantec’s national modeling practice protocols.
Develop, update, and maintain water and sewer system models, and prepare written memos, reports, and long-term comprehensive planning documents.
Lead teams to deliver successful projects for Water business clients.
Engage with staff across the organization and with clients, business and professional organizations, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and other firms.
Work with national modeling team members on business development and project delivery.
Manage approved scope, budget, invoicing, and schedule across multiple projects simultaneously.
Identify appropriate resources and skills, manage contract terms, track and manage costs and schedules, and take measures to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Follow internal risk management, project management, quality management, and modeling discipline protocols.
Mentor and train future leaders and supervise junior staff.
Promote collaboration and teamwork across engineering disciplines, business lines, and geographies.