Developer Project Manager Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

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. The position will include providing leadership for business development activities within the New England T&R market and working closely with our US Northeast Transportation leadership team to develop a strategic plan to grow Stantec’s T&R market share in New England. This position will be tasked with growing, mentoring, and providing direct supervision to a T&R sector team that will have individuals based in various locations across the US Northeast region but reside in the Boston, MA or Burlington MA office. The team will be highly engaged in business development and successfully winning work, driving design excellence, and growing market presence.

• Strategic planning in the New England T&R market, identifying specific opportunities and teaming partners, executing a strong pursuit process, and winning key pursuits:
• Commitment to the consistent use of Stantec’s Pipeline for all opportunities.
• Identify, track, and pursue leads.
• Coordinate those opportunities with business development managers.
• 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.
• Support development of financial goals and strategic objectives of the Fiscal Year Business Plan in coordination with Business Center and Sector leadership.
• Increase Stantec’s industry profile through regular interaction with potential clients and other consultants and active participation in industry organizations, such as APTA, COMTO, and AREMA, and other relevant local, regional, or national organizations such as WTS and ACEC.
• 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.

• The position will 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.
• Serve as a critical technical expert and provide expertise and guidance on projects to demonstrate compliance with the latest standards and guidelines.
• Supervise and mentor 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Retain and attract key talent to support the growth of our local/regional T&R sector.
• Support an inspired health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) culture where a team effort better prevents health issues, injury, loss, security problems and damage to our environment.

• 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
• Business development experience required
• Marketing skills required
• Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop 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 alternative project delivery experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Post graduate degree preferred
• MA Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive engineering and project management experience on mid to large scale transportation projects

Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.

Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.

Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.

We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or event that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

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.

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $126,400.00 – $189,600.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | MA | Boston
Organization: 1794 Transpt-US Northeast-Boston MA
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/11/2025 01:11:54
Req ID: 1003126Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.