Program Manager Research Operations Jobs in Seattle, WA

When you care deeply about the work you do, it's rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future-and the future of your community.
We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization's objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
Your Opportunity
As a Program Manager at Stantec you will lead an integrated program team of client and consultant staff to deliver on the mission and objectives of your assigned program. You'll provide day-to-day leadership in virtual and hybrid settings, guide strategy and execution, and ensure processes and objectives are met.
You'll oversee a broad range of services, including program and project management (scheduling, cost, risk, change, document control), preliminary design, technical support, permitting, governance, procurement, construction management, operations readiness, community engagement, and training. You'll track performance across cost, schedule, scope, and quality for projects and the overall program.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Advise and assist the client in program development and execution.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary client, consultant, and sub consultant team and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Establish and implement governance and best practices for project and program management.
• Identify program delivery risks and challenges and implement strategies to address them.
• Support client staff development through training and knowledge transfer.
• Manage consultant services authorizations.
• Prepare and review reports and submittals including technical and contractual documents.
• Provide programmatic and technical support to client leadership and governing bodies.
• Bundle and sequence backlogged projects for efficient capital project delivery and scenario planning efforts.
• Update and refine program management plans.
• Verify project delivery activities are consistent with Program policies and directives.
• Lead large, complex teams through challenging assignments and complex client environments.
• Assist the client in developing training or onboarding materials for new staff or consultants to the Program.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Technical understanding of water and wastewater utility infrastructure and construction processes.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes, safety precautions, and construction principles.
• Experience with program startup and sales support is desirable.
• Experience with jurisdictional capital or operational funding processes, including CIP development and oversight.
• Ability to pass a background check due to work associated with critical infrastructure.

Education and Experience

• Required- BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 15 years managing large water/wastewater projects/programs, including 5 years leading teams
• 10 years' overseeing programs with a large construction management element.
• Preferred- MS in Engineering or MBA
• PMP / PgMP (PMI) or ability to attain certification within 1 year
• Experience with collaborative delivery models (e.g., CMAR, GC/CM, Progressive Design-Build)

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.
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.
Pay Range:
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$208,200.00 - $322,600.00 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 | WA | Seattle
Other Locations: United States | WA | Lynnwood
Organization: 2249 Water-US PMCM-Seattle WA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/12/2025 03:12:29
Req ID: 1003359
Stantec 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.