Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Stantec•Columbia, SC

About The Position

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation. We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected. Your Opportunity Stantec is currently seeking a motivated Senior Structures Project Manager to join our team in South Carolina at one of our offices located in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 12 years of experience in the design and management of transportation improvement projects, preferably in South Carolina and the Southeast. This candidate will manage structures design projects with South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), as well as local clients, including Cities and Counties. You will have the opportunity to learn, expand your own personal set of skills, and experience opportunities for continued career growth.

Requirements

Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of National Civil Code and applicable energy codes.
Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Expert knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Advanced understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
Strong presentation and interview skills.
Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.
Efficient project management of multiple concurrent projects.
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
Minimum of 12 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Client liaison of key transportation clients, including SCDOT with others identified as part of the overall strategic planning process.
Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities for conventional design, Design-Build and P3 procurement through strong client liaisons, working with key teaming partners.
Identify additional transportation clients that will generate new business based on a targeted account management plan identified during the strategic planning process.
Pursuit leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation and interview/presentation leadership.
Collaboration with the marketing team and business development managers throughout the company.
Support in helping develop the value proposition and grow success through regular client meetings and strategic planning.
Technical oversight of the proposal process including hands-on participation with scope, fee and schedule negotiations.
Leadership and support in identifying key teaming partners, assisting in the development of the overall project delivery team, and collaboration with other disciplines and geographies in expanding Stantec’s market share.
Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ACEC, ASHE, ITE and related organizations.
Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc.
Lead future structures design projects as Project Manager
Serve as design Key Team Leader or Project Manager for future Design-Build pursuits, working with contractor, prime consultant, other PMs and discipline leads.
Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, vendors and other project partners to keep projects on schedule and budget.
Lead efforts to continue improvements in QA/QC processes and foster a culture of cost effectiveness through project delivery.
Assist with formal project reviews of large or complex transportation projects to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Foster a safety culture for all projects, including effective use of risk management system (RMS) forms and procedures.
Provide support and leadership throughout the Region in support of a “zero safety incident” culture.
Recruit and hire key transportation staff.
Serve as the direct supervisor of structures design staff (new staff and potentially reassigned existing staff).
Provide input into the employee performance review, compensation, and bonus processes for direct reports.
Encourage project collaboration, workload coordination and cross training between transportation staff located in various offices across the region.
Provide project leadership through direct technical involvement and design decisions.
Provide mentoring for junior staff with structures design, plans presentation, CAD structure and other technical considerations.