Project Manager - Site / Civil Engineering

About the role

Stantec is looking for a motivated Project Manager with Land Development, Roadway, and general civil engineering experience to join our dynamic team in Atlanta, Georgia. This role will serve as the primary contact for clients and has overall responsibility for the success of all assigned projects, working on large-scale and highly visible development projects as well as public sector city/county/municipal transportation projects throughout the greater Atlanta region.

Stantec offers a vibrant work environment and a culture of collaboration, providing competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to sustainability. This position includes career development opportunities, the chance to expand the practice, and potential participation in our leadership recognition program.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to positively impact the communities we serve and grow our practice through exciting and challenging projects.
• Develop value-added solutions to clients' needs and lead the successful pursuit of contracts for engineering and consulting services.
• Increase the company’s profile within the transportation industry through participation in business and professional organizations.
• Perform strategic planning and execution for both operations and business development.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of other engineering design professionals.
• Effectively negotiate, plan, monitor, and deliver quality projects and consulting services.
• Review engineered designs and plans for conformance with applicable state, regional, and local agency standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of professional and technical staff.
• Engage in marketing and business development efforts for land development and general civil engineering projects.
• Perform and direct all aspects of civil engineering design, including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control.
• Prepare complete submission packages, supporting calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and facilitate the agency review/approval process.
• Monitor and control project progress, staffing, budgets, and methods of analysis while keeping clients informed of progress and challenges.

Requirements

• Demonstrated project management and business development experience to nurture existing clients and develop new multi-disciplined opportunities.
• Strong working knowledge of civil engineering design, including stormwater, utilities, paving, geometric roadway design, grading, and earthwork.
• Comprehensive understanding of all phases of project document production and contract administration.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and build trust, both internally and externally, including making presentations to regulatory boards and selection committees.
• Affinity for community involvement and visible local engagement to promote the company’s services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in relevant civil/site, land development, and transportation engineering design and project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Georgia Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, redefining what’s possible. Our diverse perspectives drive us to think beyond previous solutions on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing cities and infrastructure.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program and health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits and tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per calendar year
• Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave (or more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Schedule

Full-time.