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Stantec

Regional Sector Leader – Water Conveyance, US South

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Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Lead and grow Stantec's water conveyance sector in the US South region, providing technical expertise and strategic direction.
22d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Raleigh
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
client engagement
brand advancement
staff development
project delivery
industry leadership
resource coordination
  • Regularly engage with clients.
  • Lead our participation in regional and national industry groups to advance the Stantec brand and maximize exposure of Stantec’s subject matter experts through activities such as: Technical Papers and Presentations
  • 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.
  • Collaborate across the region to share knowledge and resources.
  • Staff development and succession planning.
  • Meet Heath, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) goals and targets for leaders, e.g. leading indicator identification, project planning efforts, safety reviews, etc.
  • Leverage your understanding of the industry drivers, market trends, and legislative requirements in the US South to support and grow our conveyance portfolio.
  • Contribute to our North America Conveyance Team to implement our strategy across the continent and bring services and specialists from the broader Stantec organization to our clients.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Embraces inclusion and diversity and integrates it into strategy and culture.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Identify how technology changes affect our clients and our business.
  • 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.
  • Reinforcing our brand as a leader in water/wastewater conveyance through active participation in industry organizations, thought leadership, and communication with strategic clients
  • Engage in delivery of projects as a subject matter expert, leveraging your expertise, industry best practices, and new or innovative technologies.
  • Help recruit, retain, and inspire a team of conveyance professionals, at multiple levels, with exceptional technical skills.
  • Identifying and supporting the win of strategic pursuits in collaboration with local Business Center Practice Leaders, Account Managers, and business developers
  • Make sound decisions for Stantec’s staff, business interests, and clients, consistent with our core values: we put people first, we do what is right, we are better together, and we are driven to achieve.
  • 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.
  • Providing leadership to our conveyance professionals
What you bring
licensed pe
technical proficiency
bachelor’s degree
12+ years
leadership skills
market understanding
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Ability to lead and inspire teams with a strong commitment to meeting goals and upholding Stantec’s values and policies.
  • Advanced and proven business development skills with an entrepreneurial orientation, including experience negotiating, building, and maintaining productive relationships with clients and key stakeholders
  • Active participation/leadership in one or more industry/trade organizations and/or professional associations.
  • An ability to attract and retain talented professionals and build high performing teams.
  • Located in the US South, with ability to travel throughout North America.
  • Regular participation in Stantec ERG (employee resource groups), DPG (developing professional groups), or similar participation.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the US South market with established working relationships with pertinent organizations.
  • Experienced and visible industry leader in delivering complex projects who is knowledgeable of sector technical strategies.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of related work experience including design, engineering, leadership, and business development experience preferred.
  • Leadership, change management, communication, team building skills, and strategic thinking are essential for the success of this position.
  • High degree of technical proficiency.
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related field, from an accredited institution. Master’s or PhD degree, preferred.
  • Highly organized and selfmotivated, resilient under stress, team oriented.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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.
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
  • Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
Inclusion & Diversity
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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