Project Manager, Wastewater Conveyance

Stantec • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Stantec is seeking a wastewater conveyance professional to support and lead projects in Minnesota and the upper Midwest. The role is client-facing and involves wastewater conveyance infrastructure such as lift stations, forcemains, gravity sewers, metering stations, and related systems. Projects may span local, regional, and national geographies, with opportunities to work alongside Stantec’s North American Water professionals.

The position combines project management, technical delivery, construction administration, client engagement, business development, and team mentoring. Responsibilities include managing project resources, contract terms, costs, schedules, and budgets; preparing engineering documents and reports; leading multidisciplinary teams; supporting construction administration; developing proposals; and mentoring and helping recruit professionals.

Requirements

• Proven project management and technical skills applicable to wastewater conveyance infrastructure projects.
• Experience organizing, planning, and executing multidisciplinary design projects from pursuit through closeout.
• Ability to make sound, defensible business decisions and identify, assess, evaluate, and solve complex problems.
• Experience with a variety of process system designs related to wastewater conveyance infrastructure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific, engineering, or construction management-related technical discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years managing and/or coordinating wastewater conveyance projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota, or ability to achieve licensure within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate resources to achieve project objectives.
• Manage contract terms, project costs and schedules, and measures to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Deliver technical work, including writing memos and reports and preparing plans, specifications, and other engineering documents.
• Support and lead construction administration, including site visits, submittal reviews, and routine construction administration services.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to execute projects successfully.
• Understand client needs, communicate project status, and lead client presentations.
• Lead proposal preparation and business development efforts.
• Attend conferences and lead technical presentations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to a team of professionals.
• Assist with identifying and recruiting talent to grow the Stantec team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior