Senior Design Manager

Stantec

The Role

Overview

Lead delivery of major design‑build, progressive design‑build, and P3 transportation projects up to $1B

Key Responsibilities

  • technical lead
  • project delivery
  • cost management
  • schedule management
  • client relations
  • risk management

Tasks

-Represent Stantec and the project design team as a technical leader on major APD projects -Establish, maintain, and promote partnerships in project pursuits -Leading APD projects across a region, nationally, or across North America -Manage multiple projects or project segments simultaneously -Lead initiatives to help advance our project design, operations, and business development -Develop Client relationships to facilitate project activities -Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management -Identify appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives. Manage contract tasks, track, and manage costs and schedule, and implement measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget -Lead multi-disciplinary teams on major alternative project delivery (APD) projects from positioning to proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services -Grow internal and external networks to enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team -Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies -Management and delivery of APD projects (DB, PDB, P3). With construction values greater than $1 Billion a plus. -Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards -Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider -Be the key person and point of contact, performing design, deputy design, or quality manager roles on major APD projects

Requirements

  • project management
  • 20+ experience
  • civil engineering
  • pmp
  • pe license
  • business development

What You Bring

-Well-versed in developing, negotiating, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets -Minimum of twenty years of progressive engineering and project management experience on large transportation projects, including at least three APD projects -Ability to temporarily relocate to work on projects in Canada is a plus -Minimum of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or related degree -Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment -PMP, DBIA, and other related certifications are a plus -Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the ability to get licensed in states as needed to support the assigned pursuit -Strong Business development and marketing skills -Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of technical and professional staff

The Company

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Manufacturing

Environment