Senior Roadway Project Manager

About the role

Stantec is seeking a Senior Roadway Project Manager to join our team in South Carolina at one of our offices in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in design and management of roadway improvement projects, preferably in South Carolina and the Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Client liaison of key transportation clients, including SCDOT with others identified as part of the overall strategic planning process.
• Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities for conventional design, Design-Build and P3 procurement through strong client liaisons, working with key teaming partners.
• Identify additional transportation clients that will generate new business based on a targeted account management plan identified during the strategic planning process.
• Pursuit leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation and interview/presentation leadership.
• Support in helping develop the value proposition and win them for success through regular client meetings and strategic planning.
• Technical oversight of the proposal process including hands-on participation with scope, fee and schedule negotiations.
• Leadership and support in identifying key teaming partners, assisting in the development of the overall project delivery team, and collaboration with other disciplines and geographies in expanding Stantec’s market share.
• Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ACEC, ASHE, ITE and related organizations.
• Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc.
• Project Management: Lead future roadway design projects as Project Manager, Serve as roadway design Key Team Leader or Project Manager for future Design-Build pursuits, working with contractor, prime consultant, other PMs and discipline leads.
• Collaborate with design teams, subconsultants, vendors and other project partners to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, vendors and other project partners to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Lead efforts to continue improvements in QA/QC processes and foster a culture of cost effectiveness through project delivery.
• Assist with formal project reviews of large or complex transportation projects to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Foster a safety culture for all projects, including effective use of risk management system (RMS) forms and procedures.
• Provide support and leadership throughout the Region in support of a “zero safety incident” culture.
• Staff Leadership: Recruit and hire key transportation staff.
• Provide input into the employee performance review, compensation, and bonus processes for direct reports.
• Encourage project collaboration, workload coordination and cross training between transportation staff located in various offices across the region.
• Provide project leadership through direct technical involvement and design decisions.
• Provide mentoring for junior staff with roadway design, plans presentation, CAD structure and other technical considerations.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

A Minimum of 15 years relevant experience

South Carolina PE registration

Qualifications

Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

A Minimum of 15 years relevant experience

South Carolina PE registration

Skills

Strong client liaison skills

Experience with SCDOT and local clients

Experience with Design-Build and P3 procurement

Ability to lead and manage projects

Knowledge of QA/QC processes and cost-effectiveness

Experience with risk management systems

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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