Senior Project Manager, Site / Civil Engineer

About the role

The Senior Project Manager – Community Development role at Stantec's multi-disciplinary offices in South Florida is responsible for managing the design and delivery of projects and maintaining relations with current and future clients within the community development business line. Typical projects include private and public sector projects such as office, retail, hospitality, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments as well as local governmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Pursuing and winning new clients and projects.
• Organizing and leading project-related meetings and presentations.
• Cooking and directing all aspects of civil engineering design including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control.
• Preparing complete submission packages, supporting calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties; effectively facilitating the agency review/approval process.
• Sourcing, attracting and developing new staff.
• Planning and executing QA/QC plans for individual projects.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will come with a background of supporting or leading the civil/site engineering aspects for a variety of projects, with a foundation of strong engineering/design skills. He/she will have been exposed to the entire project delivery process, including marketing/business development, client interaction, project management, internal team building and hands-on design/engineering supervision.

Qualifications

• A track record of successful projects, and established network of key relationships in the South Florida area land development and A/E/C community.
• A strong background in both private and public sector projects including office, retail, hospitality, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments as well as local governmental projects, with the ability to coordinate the entire project effort, client interaction and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and build trust, rapport, and effective working relationships, both internally within a multidisciplinary team and externally, including making presentations to regulatory boards, shortlist selection committees, etc.
• An affinity for community involvement and visible local engagement is preferred to help promote the company’s services and presence in the region.
• A strong working knowledge of civil engineering design, regulatory/permitting process and track record of successful project approvals and agency relationships.
• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to check work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as strong working knowledge of software programs which may include AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HydroCAD, and PondPack.
• Demonstrated project management and business development experience to nurture existing clients and develop new multi-disciplined opportunities to expand the practice including developing, recommending, and introducing innovation to our clients’ projects.
• Complete understanding of all phases of contract administration and execution, including scope definition, contract terms/conditions, negotiation, financial project management and complete contract performance (schedule and financial).

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 15+ years of experience in relevant civil/site or land development engineering and project management. A Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.

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. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.