Senior Project Manager & Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the account management efforts for various California self-help county transportation agency accounts.
• Contribute to the development and execution of account plans, including client engagement strategies, pursuit planning, and relationship management.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with client project managers, technical staff, and leadership within California transportation agencies.
• Participate in regular account team meetings and coordination efforts to align project delivery and growth strategies.
• Support proposal and pursuit activities, including scope development, fee estimates, schedules, and client interviews.
• Identify opportunities for cross-discipline collaboration within the Transportation practice and other business lines (Environmental Sciences, Buildings, Water, Energy) to better serve highway and bridge clients.
• Act as contract manager, to win new on-call contracts and competitive pursuits, and also support active and future opportunities within existing on-call contracts.
• Maintain awareness of client priorities, capital programs, and procurement approaches relevant to California transportation agencies.

Project Management & Delivery

• Perform project management duties on highway and bridge transportation projects, including client and subconsultant coordination, schedule and budget management, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, ensuring client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Lead and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical documents, including engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables.
• Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage project schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting.
• Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion.
• Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal peer reviewers and discipline leads to ensure technical excellence and consistency.
• Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support project approvals, permits, and successful delivery.

Leadership, Collaboration & People Development

• Establish, nurture, and support collaborative project delivery processes across disciplines.
• Coach and mentor project team members to support professional development and high-quality delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Actively be an ambassador for Stantec, working to recruit top market talents into the infrastructure practice.
• Work in a manner that protects the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company HSSE policies.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects (highways and bridges) for public agencies.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
• Pioneered ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• An established network of client relationships with Caltrans and other regional transportation agencies is a requirement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development and pursuit activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of California public agency procurement and delivery processes is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees in those fields are preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in transportation project delivery.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary range based on location and experience, ranging from $177,500.00 - $275,200.00 Annually in some locations to $203,400.00 - $315,300.00 Annually in others.

The typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.