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Your Opportunity
Stantec's water team is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help drive US Federal business growth and delivery, with a particular focus on the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), primarily in the North Atlantic Division (NAD).
The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing program opportunities and leading delivery teams across Stantec's business operating units (BOUs)/markets in the Northeast. The position will predominantly support the USACE North Atlantic Division but will also include other US Government agencies, nationwide. This position requires a close working relationship with the US federal client account managers and the federal BOU leaders. The successful candidate must have a strong technical background and deep understanding of delivering full engineering, design, and environmental services to specific clients. The successful candidate must also have superb client relationship skills and a proven record in winning major A/E type contracts (Brooks Act-SF 330s) and/or other major program contracts including Design Build.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of marketing and business development strategies to meet Program growth targets.
• Provide guidance and support to Account Managers and Business Lines in identification and pursuit of major federal opportunities including providing critical input into client relationships and understanding, teaming, proposals, and contracts.
• Oversight responsibilities include Commercial, Delivery, Project Management, Discipline, Resourcing, Risk Management, Training, Positioning, and Pursuits.
• Technical depth may be utilized in a variety of QA/QC activities including Technical Design Reviews
• Oversee and align planning, allocation of resources, and technical development programs.
• Promote a strong culture of health and safety.
• Assist Account Managers on annual program budget and operation plan working across BOUs.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Account Management Plans
• Oversee the development and use of management tools to assess program performance, strengths, and areas of improvement.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies related to commercial, delivery, and quality
• Oversee the development of contract and major task order delivery teams with emphasis on key project leadership roles
• Contribute to Stantec's ability to deliver quality and consistency in Program Delivery
• Assist in development and maintaining strategic teaming partnerships including Contractors for alternate delivery opportunities, JV partner, and small businesses.

Key Performance Indicators

• Financial performance of program
• Improved Quality and Consistency of Delivery
• CPAR ratings/client satisfaction
• Participate in successful large pursuits.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in design and construction of military programs and civil works infrastructure including leadership experience in program and project management.
• Passion for military programs and civil works infrastructure and delivering on DoD mission.
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written/presentation communication skills.
• Strong financial management, people management and team building skills.
• Proven and demonstratable skills in relationships building, management, influencing change, negotiation, and business development.
• Results-oriented individual who excels in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Possesses excellent time management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Experience with Alternative Delivery Methods preferred.
• Ability to travel across the US as needed (10%)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the US Federal market with multiple Federal agencies, and existing client relationships within those agencies.
• PE (Professional Engineer) certification

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Pay Range:
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | DC | Washington
Other Locations: United States | MD | Laurel
Organization: 1951 Water-US Northeast-Washington DC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 14/05/2026 01:05:12
Req ID: 1004168
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