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Regional Sector Leader – Water Resources, Mountain West
Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Lead and manage Stantec's water resources sector in the Mountain West region, with a focus on developing technical capabilities, building client relationships, and elevating Stantec's brand in the industry.
Providing leadership to our water resources professionals.
Reinforcing our brand as a leader in water resources through active participation in industry organizations, thought leadership, and communication with strategic clients, and
Strategy and Brand – Maintain knowledge of sectorrelated industry drivers and trends, regulations, and technologies across North America and globally. Use this knowledge to (1) identify and prioritize opportunities to support our clients with emerging challenges; (2) strategically grow our technical capabilities and people resources to meet client needs; and (3) foster a strong industry brand that differentiates Stantec among our peers. Implement branding strategies to promote Stantec and the sector in the industry; take on leadership roles in national and international professional trade organizations; and manage effective conference participation within the sector to maximize Stantec’s brand presence.
Delivering Excellence – Recruit and retain a distributed team of exceptional sector professionals, across all career levels and geographies. Connect sector practitioners with project managers and delivery experts across applicable disciplines to plan and deliver high quality, innovative solutions. Work with Delivery leaders and Water’s Innovation Leader to support the development of digital delivery tools, innovative approaches, and new technologies.
Identifying and supporting the win of strategic pursuits in collaboration with local Business Center Practice Leaders, Account Managers, and business developers,
Actively participate in industry associations
Collaborate across the region to share knowledge and resources.
Staff development and succession planning.
Embraces Inclusion and diversity and integrates it into strategy and culture.
People leader goals, including the following: Help to maintain sector team capacity by partnering with regional/delivery teams on strategic recruiting/hiring, including use of personal professional network to attract talent.
Positioning and Pursuit – Collaborate with regional growth leaders and account managers to (1) develop relationships with key clients and increase client awareness of our capabilities, (2) connect internal subject matter experts and project technical leads to strategic pursuits, and develop winning technical approaches, and (3) identify new project opportunities related to priority sector growth areas.
Help recruit, retain, and inspire a team of professionals, at multiple levels, with exceptional technical skills.
Acting as a Liaison between local / regional teams and the North American Sector Leader and practice community to leverage both their and the sector's technical skills locally,
Deliver blogs, seminars, webinars, workshops, articles, and trade publications, developed personally or through the sector team, to advance Stantec’s brand, in coordination with Water’s PR and communications team.
Identify how technology changes affect our clients and our business.
Champions innovative ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports innovation. Leads the implementation of emerging technologies with a focus on potential challenges and appropriate courses of action.
Conduct at least three client or industry touch points per month, coordinated with regional leadership and account managers.
Thinks strategically about the technologies, regulations, range of market, business, and/or economic issues likely to impact the sector. Uses this information to develop strategies for sector development and growth.
Engage in delivery of projects as a subject matter expert, leveraging your expertise, industry best practices, and new or innovative technologies.
Contribute to our North America Water Resources Team to implement our strategy across the continent and bring services and specialists from the broader Stantec organization to our clients.
Leverage your understanding of the industry drivers, market trends, legislative requirements in the Mountain West to support and grow our water resources portfolio.
Work closely with sector leaders, practice leaders, regional growth teams, project developers, and the Stantec Institute for Water Technology and Policy to leverage internal resources and match them up with projects and pursuits where they can bring value.
What you bring
leadership
professional licensure
twelve years experience
coastal resilience
bachelor’s degree
master’s/phd
Ability to lead and inspire teams with a strong commitment to meeting goals and upholding Stantec’s values and policies.
Active participation/leadership in one or more industry/trade organizations and/or professional associations.
Regular participation in Stantec ERG (employee resource groups), DPG (developing professional groups), or similar participation.
Experienced and visible industry leader in delivering complex water resources projects who is knowledgeable of sector technical strategies. Technical proficiency recognized as being at the highest level of their field.
Advanced and proven business development skills with an entrepreneurial orientation, including experience negotiating, building, and maintaining productive relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Highly organized and selfmotivated, resilient under stress, collaborative, and team oriented.
Ability to attract and retain talented professionals and build high performing teams.
Minimum of twelve (12) years of related work experience including design, engineering, leadership, and business development experience preferred.
Located in the Mountain West, with ability to travel throughout North America.
Leadership, change management, communication, team building skills, and strategic thinking are essential for the success of this position.
Professional Licensure or willing to obtain licensure within one year.
Demonstrated understanding of the Mountain West market with established working relationships with pertinent organizations.
Coastal Resilience & Infrastructure
Minimum bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related field, from an accredited institution. Master’s or PhD degree, preferred.
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stantec ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of...
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The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
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.
Culture + Values
We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve
Environment + Sustainability
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
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