Industrial Water Project Manager - ( 2300021G )

Description

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Our highly successful industrial water team is seeking a Project Manager in the Southeast United States who will be an integral part of our team, winning industrial water projects, while working collaboratively to support project delivery.

Does collaborating with clients on great projects, and working with a talented team of professionals appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Pursue and lead transformational industrial water projects.
• Serve as Project Manager for large industrial water projects, ensuring project delivery, budget, and quality standards are maintained.
• Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for various projects including evaluation, selection, and specification of engineering systems or products.
• Recognize when problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.
• Perform on technically complex projects and function as a technical resource to clients and team members
• Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently and prioritize critical action items.
• Strive to meet Stantec's financial goals for the business line.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, and earn their confidence to become a trusted advisor
• Develop and implement “win” strategies, including client contact, proposal preparation, and preparation of and participation in client interviews.
• Perform regular client account analyses and develop tactical action plans for specific pursuits.
• Provide leadership in winning and contracting Master Service Agreements (MSAs), overseeing preparation of pre-qualifications packages, and leading teams of technical and marketing professionals in responding to requests for proposals (RFPs, as well as sole sourced opportunities).
• Work directly with other leaders to sustain and grow revenue, gross margin, and operating income key performance metrics.
• Coordinate with Stantec’s marketing team to develop targeted branding materials, leverage event participation, and maximize exposure of Stantec’s subject matter experts.
• Drive Stantec's Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.
• Help build, grow, and develop a team of high performers through recruitment & retention of water staff within the water practice.
• Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in managing pursuits and successfully delivering large water projects with $3M in engineering fees (or higher).
• Strong understanding of the water consulting business specifically industrial water treatment.
• Proven project management and technical knowledge applicable to the delivery of water projects.
• Thorough understanding of project financials including project estimating, forecasting, revenue and cost projections, gross margin, and invoicing services rendered by Stantec.
• Entrepreneurial orientation with an understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting services provider and with a demonstrated history of building business and generating revenue.
• Attention to detail while managing e-projects and business development activities simultaneously, working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships across Stantec’s practices and geographies
• Proven ability to effectively lead, challenge, and inspire staff to work together cohesively as a team.
• Demonstrated ability to champion both technical and customer service excellence with conviction and purpose.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the highest degree of integrity.

Education and Experience

• Minimum bachelor's degree in an engineering field. A Master's degree is a plus. Applicable technical education with 7 years of project management experience will be considered
• A Professional Engineering registration is a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• At least 20 years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating diverse experience in private and public sector planning, design, and construction of industrial water infrastructure projects.
• At least 10 years of experience with client relations and business development.

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.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees 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. 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 employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location : United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations : United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Organization : BC-1755 Water-US South

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 9, 2023, 9:06:08 AM

Req ID: 2300021G

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans