Project Manager, Industrial Water

Stantec•Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity We are looking for a talented Project Manager, Industrial Water who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. The candidate will support project proposal and application processes throughout the US and Canada. 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. The role of the Project Manager is to productively network with a wide array of engineering, environmental, power and water professionals on both technical project execution and related business development initiatives. Additionally, all Stantec industrial water project managers perform as seller-doers, routinely developing detailed proposals for a wide variety of project settings. Project Management skills include, client management, engineering disciplines technical scope of work management, financial and schedule tracking as well as development of related interim plans to address challenges. Projects assigned may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope. You will analyze proposed projects to ensure safety, reliability, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Business development/application activities ranges from intentional listening to client needs and identifying related solution opportunities to high level business strategies and implementation planning.

Requirements

Ability to manage Projects
Ability to manage multidiscipline engineering teams
Strong business development skills with an entrepreneurial orientation, including experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with clients.
Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills.
General understanding of all phases of project document production, client procurement procedures, and regulatory approval processes.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors, funding agencies and reviewing agencies; to deliver technical presentations in public forums in conferences and technical symposia.
Possesses excellent time-management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and available resources.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with an emphasis on technical and project delivery excellence.
Passion for Industrial Water related projects.
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Ability to lead project teams, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations and written technical report preparation, as well as effective skills working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civ-il/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial or municipal water-related design or operations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to successfully obtain within twelve (12) months.
Certification in Project Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
Provide project management, leadership, and delivery oversight for on-going Industrial Water projects throughout the US, with a focus on Texas.
Management of projects of varying complexity within multidisciplinary teams.
Interact with clients and management regarding status of project scope, schedule, and budget.
Perform business development/application tasks and collaborate with staff to increase project wins and develop long lasting client relationships.
Routine tasks include: coordinate business line teams to manage and develop proposals.
client facing interactions for business development, meetings, walk-downs, and presentations.
scope of work documents and estimates
division of responsibility (DOR) matrices
collaboration with multiple business lines to develop opportunities.
quality reviews
Mentor and supervise staff and develop high-performing project teams.
Assist with business development pursuits including identifying customers, proposal preparation and participation in interviews.
Lead and implement business development strategies for key clients and strategic industrial pursuits.
Sustain and grow revenue within the Industrial Water practice to achieve top line growth.
Develop long-lasting partnerships with our clients and understand our client's needs to facilitate full-service offerings.
Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider.
Apply and share experience/knowledge of design expertise.