Transit and Rail Business Developer / Project Manager

Opportunity

We are seeking a Transit & Rail Business Developer/Project Manager to grow Stantec’s market share in the Transit & Rail Sector (T&R) in New England, with specific emphasis on the greater Boston market, by providing expertise in the pursuit and delivery of T&R planning and design projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Business Development
  • Identify, track, and pursue leads.
  • Collaborate with existing groups including the various rail and transit planning, design, and PMCM teams and the transit buildings teams to define win themes and pre-propositioning activities for successful pursuits.
  • Lead the proposal process including hands-on participation with fee and schedule negotiations.
  • Support technical components of proposals for larger planning and engineering pursuits.
  • Identify key teaming partners and collaborate with other Business Centers and geographies in expanding Stantec’s market share.
  • Raise awareness of the Stantec brand through social media, whitepapers, articles, and conference presentations.
  • Support our strategic growth initiatives through networking, promotion, university outreach, and the delivery of transformational projects to attract the best and brightest talent to Stantec.
  • Maintain relationships with industry contacts, especially transit agency technical staff and leaders and introducing Stantec’s broader capabilities.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with our Innovation Team to understand and market our digital solutions offerings.
• Project and People Management
  • Interface with the client and project team, provide technical direction, manage contract risk, and assist with reviewing technical documents and project deliverables to meet the needs of a project's overall success.
  • Potential roles on projects could include Subject Matter Expert, Task Manager, or Project Manager for assignments.
  • Provide expertise and guidance on projects to demonstrate compliance with the latest standards and guidelines.
  • Lead teams of planners, engineers, architects, and other technical professionals in the preparation of deliverables.
  • Convene teams of technical experts to develop win themes for pursuits.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement in QA/QC processes and fostering a culture of being cost effective and thorough in preparing proposals and delivering projects.
  • Cook regularly with local and regional leadership to assure consistent direction and growth strategies that support Stantec’s Strategic Plan for the US Northeast T&R Sector.
  • Take actions to positively impact the engagement of our local/regional teams and office culture.
  • Aid in recruitment for talent to support the growth of our local/regional T&R sector.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with the role of deputy design manager, design manager, and or quality manager on mid to large scale projects.
• Experience leading the design and construction support of complex transportation projects.
• Experience developing, negotiating, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience with business development and marketing.
• Ability to lead a team of technical and professional staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment.
• Design-Build or other alterative project delivery experience.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.