Senior Project Manager Water

Our Water sector, which brings together many of the world’s top engineers and scientists, sees water a bit differently – as a single holistic system rather than as unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. We use this perspective to help communities tap into water’s potential. Throughout the life cycle of capture, use, reuse, and discharge, our team optimizes every facet of a water system.   

Whether a project calls for planners, designers, construction managers, or facility operators, we have the right experts to provide creative, yet practical, water solutions. Through our cost-effective strategies, we are helping communities increase their water efficiency and protect their water resources for future generations. Join our team as we create new ways to tap into water’s vast potential.   

If you want to work on projects that genuinely matter, look North. At Stantec, our North of 60 teams are engineering solutions for severe permafrost, off-grid clean energy, and Arctic defense infrastructure. Because of the scale and complexity of northern delivery, your impact is immediate—you get hands-on experience and career growth. We work directly alongside northern communities to build infrastructure that lasts.

Your Opportunity:   

Stantec is a dynamic, people-centered environment that has been recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s best employers. Stantec has also been ranked as one of the most sustainable companies in the world by Corporate Knights. Those achievements, along with our team of brilliant specialists, have helped the Water group to thrive in meeting the water supply and treatment needs for our clients in Mining, Pulp & Paper, Food & Beverage, Power, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and the Public Sector. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team.   

Our team regularly collaborates on projects across North America. The successful candidate should be comfortable working and collaborating on a variety of different projects with team members across the North and throughout North America.   

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player that is excited about taking on a new challenge. Our team is an integral part of the design center for major water projects including; potable water treatment, storage reservoirs, pump stations; wastewater treatment plants, and lift stations.  Our team is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will be an integral part of our team, winning water infrastructure work, while working collaboratively to support project delivery. The successful candidate may be based out of one of our Territories offices, with a preference in Yellowknife, NWT. We also offer flexible hybrid work from home/office arrangements.    

Your Key Responsibilities  

Project Management  

• Pursue and lead transformational water projects in Northwest Territories and Prairie Provinces.  
• Serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record or Technical Reviewer for a variety of water infrastructure projects, ensuring project delivery, budget and quality standards are maintained.  
• Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for various projects including evaluation, selection, specification of engineering systems or products.  
• Recognize when problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.   
• Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.  
• Provide exceptional technical service to our clients.  
• Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently.  
• Follow Stantec’s PM Frameworks for project delivery.   

Client Management and Account Management  

• Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence to become their trusted adviser.  
• 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 to Stantec’s subject matter experts.  

Leadership  

• Help build and grow a team of high performers through recruitment & retention of water staff within the water practice.  
• Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.   
• Participate in local and national professional associations.  
• Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.  
• Demonstrate a commitment to our code of business conduct and ethics policies.  

Your Capabilities and Credentials  

• Strong understanding of the Water consulting business in Northern Canada specific to treatment, conveyance, and water resources.  Understanding of the Water consulting business and clients within the Prairies and Territories as a whole is an asset.  
• Proven project management and technical skills applicable to the delivery of water projects.  
• Entrepreneurial orientation with understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting services provider and a demonstrated track record of building business and generating revenue.  
• 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 civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.   
• A Professional Engineering designation and registration or eligibility to register with NAPEGs is required. PMP or similar would be an asset.  
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating diverse experience in public and municipal sectors associated with the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects.  

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 place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.  

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