Senior Project Manager-Transportation

About the role

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Manager Transportation with 15 plus years of experience to join our growing team in New Haven or Hartford, Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Provide both technical and project leadership including overseeing delivery, managing budgets and schedules, mentoring developing professionals, and helping shape the future of Stantec’s transportation practice in the region.
• Project & Technical Leadership:
  • Serve as Project Manager, Technical Lead, and Engineer of Record for highway and roadway infrastructure projects.
  • Lead project teams through all phases of planning, design, and delivery to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Provide technical direction and sound engineering judgment on complex design challenges.
  • Perform and oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for assigned projects and peer reviews.
• Project Management:
  • Plan, organize, and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, changes, and resource needs.
  • Cook up coordination with internal teams, subconsultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as the primary point of contact with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Lead and participate in meetings with clients, municipalities, CTDOT, and regulatory agencies.
  • Support project approvals, permitting, and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Mentorship & Team Development:
  • Supervise and mentor developing professionals, supporting both technical growth and career development.
  • Review team deliverables and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Business Development:
  • Support business development efforts, including Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), proposals, and client interviews.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical approaches for pursuits of all sizes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients across Connecticut.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in highway planning, roadway design, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Experience working with CTDOT and Connecticut municipalities, including knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards.
• Familiarity with environmental documentation and agency coordination for permits and approvals.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to think creatively, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); Connecticut licensure preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience.

Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with CTDOT and Connecticut municipalities.
• Familiarity with environmental documentation and agency coordination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 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.
• Paid family leave.