Senior Transportation Project Manager

About the role

Stantec's South Carolina transportation practice is seeking an experienced transportation engineering professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of experience in traffic studies, corridor studies, and roadway improvement projects, particularly in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Client liaison of key transportation clients, including SCDOT, local government, and private development clients.
• Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities, working with key teaming partners.
• Pursue leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation, and interview/presentation leadership.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and business development managers throughout the company.
• Support in developing the value proposition and win theme for success through regular client meetings and strategic planning.
• Technical oversight of the proposal process including scope, fee, and schedule negotiations.
• Leadership and support in identifying key teaming partners, assisting in the development of the overall project delivery team, and collaborating with other disciplines and geographies in expanding Stantec's market share.
• Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ITE, ACEC, ASHE, and related organizations.
• Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc.
• Project Management: Lead future transportation projects as the Project Manager. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 20 (20) years of directly relevant experience in transportation projects.
• PE license in the state of South Carolina, or the ability to obtain one within six months is required.