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A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.
If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.
Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career
Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently seeking a motivated Roadway Project Manager to join our team in either Columbia or Charleston, South Carolina. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in design and management of roadway improvement projects, preferably in South Carolina and the Southeast. This candidate will manage roadway design projects with South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), as well as local clients, including Cities and Counties. You will have the opportunity to learn, expand your own personal set of skills, and experience opportunities for continued career growth.
The position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work and out of office meetings/travel. Work from home (2) days a week and (3) days in the office, as a minimum.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Client liaison of key transportation clients, including SCDOT with others identified as part of the overall strategic planning process.
• Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities for conventional design, Design-Build and P3 procurement through strong client liaisons, working with key teaming partners.
• Identify additional transportation clients that will generate new business based on a targeted account management plan identified during the strategic planning process.
• Pursuit leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation and interview/presentation leadership.
• Collaboration with the marketing team and business development managers throughout the company.
• Technical oversight of the proposal process including hands-on participation with scope, fee and schedule negotiations.
• Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ACEC, ASHE, ITE and related organizations.
• Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc. Project Management
• Lead future roadway design projects as Project Manager
• Serve as roadway design Key Team Leader or Project Manager for future Design-Build pursuits, working with contractor, prime consultant, other PMs and discipline leads.
• 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. Staff Leadership
• Serve as the direct supervisor of roadway design staff (new staff and potentially reassigned existing staff). Provide input into the employee performance review, compensation, and bonus processes for direct reports.
• Encourage project collaboration, workload coordination and cross training between transportation staff located in various offices across the region.
• Provide project leadership through direct technical involvement and design decisions.
• Provide mentoring for junior staff with roadway design, plans presentation, CAD structure and other technical considerations.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• A Minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• South Carolina PE registration.

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.
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
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 | SC | Columbia
Other Locations: United States | SC | North Charleston
Organization: BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/07/2026 08:07:38
Req ID: 1006685
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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.