Senior Project Manager - Federal Program

About the role

Stantec’s water team is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help drive US Federal business growth and delivery, with a particular focus on the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), primarily in the North Atlantic Division (NAD).

Responsibilities

• Aid in the execution of marketing and business development strategies to meet Program growth targets.
• Provide guidance and support to Account Managers and Business Lines in identification and pursuit of major federal opportunities, including providing critical input into client relationships and understanding, teaming, proposals, and contracts.
• Oversee and align planning, allocation of resources, and technical development programs.
• Promote a strong culture of health and safety.
• Aid Account Managers on annual program budget and operation plan working across BOUs.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Account Management Plans.
• Oversee the development and use of management tools to assess program performance, strengths, and areas of improvement.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies related to commercial, delivery, and quality.
• Oversee the development of contract and major task order delivery teams with emphasis on key project leadership roles.
• Contribute to Stantec’s ability to deliver quality and consistency in Program Delivery.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of strategic teaming partnerships including Contractors for alternate delivery opportunities, JV partners, and small businesses.

Requirements

Experience in design and construction of military programs and civil works infrastructure including leadership experience in program and project management.

Passion for military programs and civil works infrastructure and delivering on DoD mission.

Excellent organizational and verbal/written/presentation communication skills.

Strong financial management, people management and team building skills.

Proven and demonstratable skills in relationships building, management, influencing change, negotiation, and business development.

Results-oriented individual who excels in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Excellent time management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.

Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.

Experience with Alternative Delivery Methods preferred.

Ability to travel across the US as needed (10%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the US Federal market with multiple Federal agencies, and existing client relationships within those agencies.
• PE (Professional Engineer) certification.

Skills

• Technical depth may be utilized in a variety of QA/QC activities including Technical Design Reviews.
• Commercial, Delivery, Project Management, Discipline, Resourcing, Risk Management, Training, Positioning, and Pursuits.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if 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.