Senior Project Manager, Site / Civil Engineer

About the role

The role of Senior Project Manager - Site / Civil Engineering at Stantec's multi-disciplinary office in Tampa, Florida involves 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, and local governmental opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for clients and ensure the success of all projects.
• Manage and direct all aspects of civil engineering design including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control.
• Supervise construction phase support services, including development of bidding and contract documents, field inspections, progress meetings, final certifications, etc.
• Maintain and control project progress, staffing, budgets, and methods of analysis and objectives, keeping clients informed of progress, budget, work progress, and challenges.
• Pursue and win new clients and projects.
• Coordinate with clients, team members, sub-consultants, and prepare detailed scope/fee proposals.
• Sourcing, attracting, and developing new staff.
• Planning and executing QA/QC plans for individual projects.

Qualifications

• A track record of successful projects and established network of key relationships in the Tampa Bay area land development and A/E/C community.
• A strong background in private and/or 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.
• Demonstrated experience with 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.
• Strong working knowledge of software programs which may include AutoCAD, Civil3D.
• 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.
• 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).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience in relevant civil/site or land development engineering and project management.
• A Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.