Transit and Rail Project Manager & Account Manager

Stantec • Los Angeles, CA

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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, we create connections that transform communities. Every transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, more accessible, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact. Stantec’s Transportation practice in Southern California is seeking a Project Manager with Account Management responsibilities to support LA Metro and other Southern California transit agencies. This role is based in Los Angeles, California and focuses exclusively on California transit clients. Your Opportunity This role blends project management leadership with account management support for major public transit agencies in Southern California, including LA Metro and other local and regional transit authorities. You will manage the delivery of transit and transportation projects while helping strengthen client relationships, support account planning, and position Stantec for continued growth in the California transit market. You will work closely with project teams, account managers, business development leaders, and technical specialists across Stantec’s Transportation practice to deliver high‑quality work, ensure client satisfaction, and support strategic growth. Your Key Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery Perform project management duties on transit and transportation projects, including client and subconsultant coordination, schedule and budget management, and quality control. Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, ensuring client needs are met in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Lead and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical documents, including engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables. Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage project schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting. Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion. Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks. Coordinate with internal peer reviewers and discipline leads to ensure technical excellence and consistency. Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support project approvals, permits, and successful delivery. Client & Account Management (Transit – Southern California) Support account management efforts for LA Metro and other Southern California transit agencies , aligned with Stantec’s Win, Do, Manage, and Grow pillars. Contribute to the development and execution of account plans, including client engagement strategies, pursuit planning, and relationship management. Maintain and strengthen relationships with client project managers, technical staff, and leadership within California transit agencies. Participate in regular account team meetings and coordination efforts to align project delivery and growth strategies. Support proposal and pursuit activities, including scope development, fee estimates, schedules, and client interviews. Identify opportunities for cross‑discipline collaboration within the Transportation practice to better serve transit clients. Track and support active and future opportunities within existing on‑call contracts and upcoming transit programs. Maintain awareness of client priorities, capital programs, and procurement approaches relevant to California transit agencies. Leadership, Collaboration & People Development Establish, nurture, and support collaborative project delivery processes across disciplines. Coach and mentor project team members to support professional development and high-quality delivery. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Work in a manner that protects the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company HSSE policies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing transportation or transit projects for public agencies.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• An established network of client relationships with LA Metro and other local and regional transit agencies is a requirement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transportation or transit project delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting business development and pursuit activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of California public agency procurement and delivery processes is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties on transit and transportation projects, including client and subconsultant coordination, schedule and budget management, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, ensuring client needs are met in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Lead and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical documents, including engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables.
• Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage project schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting.
• Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion.
• Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal peer reviewers and discipline leads to ensure technical excellence and consistency.
• Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support project approvals, permits, and successful delivery.
• Support account management efforts for LA Metro and other Southern California transit agencies , aligned with Stantec’s Win, Do, Manage, and Grow pillars.
• Contribute to the development and execution of account plans, including client engagement strategies, pursuit planning, and relationship management.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with client project managers, technical staff, and leadership within California transit agencies.
• Participate in regular account team meetings and coordination efforts to align project delivery and growth strategies.
• Support proposal and pursuit activities, including scope development, fee estimates, schedules, and client interviews.
• Identify opportunities for cross‑discipline collaboration within the Transportation practice to better serve transit clients.
• Track and support active and future opportunities within existing on‑call contracts and upcoming transit programs.
• Maintain awareness of client priorities, capital programs, and procurement approaches relevant to California transit agencies.
• Establish, nurture, and support collaborative project delivery processes across disciplines.
• Coach and mentor project team members to support professional development and high-quality delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a manner that protects the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company HSSE policies.

Benefits

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or event that you need to attend.
• At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees