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.
• Work closely with project teams, other account managers, business development leaders, and technical specialists across Stantec’s Transportation practice to deliver high-quality work, ensure client satisfaction, and support strategic growth.
• Exercise independent judgement and decision-making to determine work methods and procedures on highly specialized assignments and projects.

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage the delivery of highway and bridge transportation projects.
• Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks.
• Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion.
• Coordinate 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.
• Protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company HSSE policies.