Senior Remediation Program Manager

Stantec•Asheville, NC

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Stantec is currently seeking to add a Senior Remediation Program Manager to provide leadership for a large, multi-site remediation portfolio in the southeastern United States. This role is responsible for program oversight, client relationship management, technical leadership, and strategic growth of remediation services. The position plays a key role in portfolio stability, succession planning, and expansion of services across regions.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading large remediation portfolios or programs.
Strong client relationship and account management skills.
Proven experience managing complex remediation and emergency response projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Deep understanding of environmental remediation practices, regulatory frameworks, and emergency response.
Ability to influence, mentor, and lead across organizational levels.
Willingness to travel within the Southeast region and possibly beyond as needed.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, or related field from an accredited university.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience with technical specialization and expertise in environmental consulting or remediation
5+ years’ experience in business development and client relationship management capacity.
5+ years' years’ experience within Kinder Morgan Remediation Program leveraging the Kinder Morgan Remediation Manual.

Responsibilities

Program & Portfolio Leadership Serve as the portfolio manager for a multi-site remediation program in the Southeast.
Provide senior-level direction for complex remediation projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across multiple active sites.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients by anticipating needs and delivering consistent value.
Support Program Management of the national Stantec Remediation program, leveraging experience, remediation manual element knowledge, and relationships with KM.
Project Delivery Serve as Project Manager or senior technical lead on select remediation projects.
Manage and support emergency response activities when required and leverage add on service potential for these projects.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and client requirements.
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency, efficiency, and technical excellence.
Client Relationships & Business Development Maintain and grow long-standing client relationships.
Support strategic account planning and contribute to growth initiatives.
Identify and advance new opportunities related to remediation and emergency response.
Support proposal development and geographic or service-line expansion.
Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and support junior project managers and technical staff.
Assist with recruiting and developing talent to support remediation programs.
Collaborate with regional leaders to assess team capabilities and resource needs.