Senior Project Manager/Technical Leader - Conveyance

Stantec Inc.•Auburn, WA

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity We are looking for a talented Senior Project Manager or Technical Leader, Conveyance that wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise in water infrastructure within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our purpose is to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve. We are always looking at what is next in the industry and bring innovative approaches to even the most complex projects. Stantec is working with multiple utilities to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions to their needs. Want to work with great clients on impactful projects alongside some of the industry's top changemakers? Join our growing team and apply today. At Stantec, we value a hybrid work environment that combines in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. As a technical mentor you will be expected to be in the office, on average, three days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire
Minimum of 15 years of experience in water infrastructure design projects
Familiarity with NHDES Clean Water and Drinking Water programs, Residential and Commercial development design in NH, Construction admin experience an asset
Must have good driving record and valid driver's license
Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally
Skilled communicator in both oral and written communications
Skilled at building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels
Skilled at inspiring, motivating and holding team accountable for delivery for innovative design solutions.
Experience and expertise with the design of conveyance projects in urbanized, congested areas.
Experience with the design of water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure 24-inches in diameter and larger.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for providing project oversight and leadership
Provide technical management and leadership for projects in the Northeast, Tri-State or Mid-Atlantic region and occasionally for projects in other parts of the country and world, performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the completed project
Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget
Perform civil conveyance design for water and storm and sanitary sewer projects, from preliminary design to detailed design, bidding and construction inspection, with consideration for minimizing impacts and constraints due to environmental and permitting requirements.
Preparation and guidance of engineering calculations, design drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
Preparation of proposals and technical reports as technical lead of the project team
Prepare technical evidenced proposals as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies.
Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design calculations, write engineering reports, and select design criteria
Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions
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 resource by providing guidance to other team members
Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions
Provide technical support to the Business Center Practice Leader to further the growth of Stantec's business
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
Assist the Business Center Practice Leader with developing technical approaches for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients
Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser
Participate in local and national professional associations including Sections of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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