Wastewater Regional Sector Leader
Stantec
Lead regional wastewater practice, drive growth, manage projects, mentor staff
9 days ago ago
$178,400 - $276,600
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Pasadena
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
project leadership
client management
business development
innovation solutions
regulatory liaison
team mentorship
- Be responsive to client needs in your role as a senior project manager, principalincharge, and/or client service lead for projects in your client portfolio.
- Mentor and coach developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.
- Remain current on regulatory policy and rule changes and establish working relationships with regulatory officials.
- Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their most critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions.
- Develop and deploy innovative solutions to address regulatory drivers, aging infrastructure, cost efficiency and other market drivers.
- Recruit and retain top WW talent across the region.
- Collaborate with Stantec’s Office of Growth/Innovation to support global knowledge sharing groups that foster and grow innovative ideas to address wastewater challenges.
- Coordinate with Stantec leadership and client contacts routinely to explore future opportunities, budget planning, and staff resourcing needs.
- Apply your knowledge of, and experience in California infrastructure planning, design, and construction to principles and practices for wastewater engineering.
- Support and mentor others within the group and help build Stantec’s growing wastewater team.
- Collaborate with our innovation and research teams to develop innovative solutions that provide a significant carbon reduction in our design processes.
- Identify important industry trends and develop strategies at the regional level to keep Stantec at the forefront of the market.
- Lead and support the business in decision making such as overall strategic direction, goal setting, identifying clients, market challenges and opportunities.
- Grow Stantec’s multidisciplinary wastewater business in the Pacific Region and beyond, with the support of the North America Leader and Pacific Water sales team (Regional Growth Leader and Northern/Southern California Business Center Practice Leaders).
- Responsible for business development for a geographic area as a client advocate and/or functional expert.
- Provide project leadership for ongoing wastewater related projects.
- Drive growth of sector by identifying strategic clients and projects and support pursuits and capture iconic projects.
- Prepare and maintain successful client account management plans that reflect the above.
- Manage key client relationships and target key clients and pursuits including large wastewater programs with a focus on California and Hawai’i.
- Effectively lead, challenge, and inspire staff to work together by being a visible leader of our wastewater practice and being accessible to staff.
- Enhance Stantec’s brand presence and reputation in the industry through national professional associations/committees (such as CWEA, CASA WEFTEC, etc.). Actively participate by seeking officer roles within professional organizations and technical committees.
- Help further develop and grow a team of high performers who deliver successful projects to our clients through onthe job training, exposure to different levels of responsibility, interaction with clients and stakeholders, and guidance on their participation in professional organizations and events.
- Track performance of projects, from client and Stantec perspectives. This includes cost, schedule, and quality performance requirements.
What you bring
pe license
b.s. degree
20 years
wastewater
communication
california
- Familiarity with California wastewater market and projects is preferred.
- Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
- Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in science, planning, engineering or related field. Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
- Minimum twenty (20) years’ experience in the field of wastewater and biosolids treatment engineering, including supervisory, management and fiscal responsibilities.
- Professional engineering license in the State of California, preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct effective communication with clients and staff.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
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.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
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
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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