Senior Project Manager - Engineering

Many of the world''s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community''s interaction with water a bit differently"”as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we''re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.Your OpportunityThe role of a Senior Project Manager is to manage the design and delivery of large projects and maintain relations with current and future clients within our Industrial water business line. Candidate must be a hands-on problem solver willing to work through issues as they arise with staff, clients, offices, disciplines, and projects. They must also foster effective working relationships between Stantec peers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders. The senior project manager will have the opportunity to help develop and grow a project management team within the Industrial Water Subsector at Stantec.Your Key ResponsibilitiesLead engineering teams to deliver the scope of services sold to our clients in alignment with Stantec''s Project Management Framework, the project contract and Stantec''s services proposal.Lead and/or participate in engineering services proposal and fee development for new work.Development and maintenance of project management and project controls documentation, project schedule, project budgets and project plans.Act as primary point of contact between Stantec and the client and are Responsible for preparation of project plans, management of work in progress (WIP), cost control, schedule, management of the coordination of the project engineering and technical support staff and management of project scope, including negotiation of scope changes with the client.Certify Stantec''s Project Management Framework is followed, including project reporting, management of project value versus project percent complete, and quality control/quality assurance procedures. Ensure that proper Stantec Design Practices are followed as they relate to their Practices/Disciplines deliverables and they act as a primary point of contact for the Stantec Project Practice/Discipline Team Members. On larger projects, a Project Engineer may be assigned to coordinate engineering activities and report directly to the PM.Responsible for management of work in progress (WIP), cost control, schedule, management of the coordination of the project engineering and technical support staff and management of project scope, including negotiation of scope changes with the client. Perform project audits to verify compliance with quality review and independent review requirements. Be the driver for consistent use of QA/QC processes and teract extensively with clients, including developing new and existing relationships. Maintain personal relationships with clients to expand business opportunities. Accountability & Complexity:Assignments/projects are complex in nature and require the application of broad engineering knowledge in multiple disciplines. Plan, conduct, and direct complex assignments with a high degree of independence. Review and evaluate technical work of other professionals. Must be willing and able to travel to industrial worksites to support project work.Leadership & Teamwork:Facilitating and leading project meetings, at times with a client attendance, in an effective manner to achieve the meeting purpose.Provide advice, direction, coaching and mentoring to other professionals and technical staff. Participates in decisions made concerning the selection, training, evaluation, discipline, and advancement of staff. Exhibit leadership in one or more of the following specializations: business development, technical expertise, design, project management/client management or operations munication:Manager communicates and explains facts, practices, policies, procedures, and context on project/program development to internal and external clients. Excellent written communication skills for the development of professional services deliverables.Possess effective negotiation skills to define contract terms and contract change management process.

Created: 2025-11-15