Senior Project Manager-Transportation

Stantec•New Haven, CT

About The Position

We create great places and 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’s New Haven, CT office is seeking a Senior Project Manager with fifteen plus years of experience to join our team. The right candidate has a combination of project management and technical skills suited to lead and participate in the delivery of various transportation infrastructure projects. We are looking for someone who is technically proficient, takes initiative, is a team player, and is looking for a challenge. The New Haven office offers opportunities for rapid growth through client exposure and collaboration with a large and diverse team on a variety of high profile and transformative transportation projects. As a Senior Project Manager, (Transportation) you will perform a variety of tasks which may include client meetings, financial management, schedule management, coordination of tasks and personnel, technical leadership and mentoring of junior staff. This individual will lead project teams in the execution of projects to ensure delivery, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and lead the design as appropriate. This individual will help shape and develop our talented local team all while being an integral part of Stantec’s continued growth in the region and country.

Requirements

Experience with highway planning and design, concept development, and all aspects of project design along with environmental documentation.
Project coordination and management experience with the ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
Experience with leading proposal documentation including scope and fee.
Demonstrated experience with the CTDOT and Municipalities and understanding of CTDOT policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of coordination with Local and State Agencies for project permits and approvals.
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex topics and lead a team of designers.
Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
Strong organization and coordination skills.
Strong presentation and interview skills.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Licensed Professional Engineer (CT preferred, but ability to obtain CT licensure acceptable)
Minimum Years of Engineering experience
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage multiple projects serving as the Senior Project Manager, Technical Lead, and Engineer of Record for highway infrastructure projects.
Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality, and within budget.
Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.
Serve as the project’s point of contact with clients, agencies, and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
Review the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Manage and monitor schedule and budget performance of assigned projects.
Provide direct supervision to assigned staff; develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentoring to strengthen technical abilities.
Mentor professionals to guide their career development objectives.
Review team’s work and provide technical guidance on design approach and challenges.
Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.
Personal guidance on technically complex projects and act as a resource by providing guidance to other team members.
Lead development of technical approaches for Statement of Qualifications and technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients.
Develop proposal documentation including project scope, budgets, and design approach for projects of all sizes.
Develop positive relations with existing and prospective clients.