Full-Time
Transit and Rail Project Manager & Account Manager
Stantec
10,001+ employees
Global design and engineering consulting services
Compensation Overview
$141.5k - $227.6k/yr
Los Angeles, CA, USA + 3 more
More locations: Pasadena, CA, USA | Irvine, CA, USA | San Bernardino, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid schedule; requires some on-site days in CA (Los Angeles, Irvine, Pasadena, San Bernardino).
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- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transportation or transit project delivery
- Demonstrated experience managing transportation or transit projects for public agencies
- Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive client relationships. An established network of client relationships with LA Metro and other local and regional transit agencies is a requirement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Possession or ability to obtain Professional Engineer license in California (preferred but not mandatory)
- Note: The posting mentions knowledge of California public agency procurement and delivery processes as an asset; if treated as Desirable, include in Desirable rather than Requirements.
- Perform project management duties on transit and transportation projects, including client and subconsultant coordination, schedule and budget management, and quality control
- Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, ensuring client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Lead and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical documents, including engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables
- Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage project schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting
- Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion
- Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks
- Coordinate with internal peer reviewers and discipline leads to ensure technical excellence and consistency
- Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support project approvals, permits, and successful delivery
- Support account management efforts for LA Metro and other Southern California transit agencies, aligned with Win, Do, Manage, and Grow pillars
- Contribute to the development and execution of account plans, including client engagement strategies, pursuit planning, and relationship management
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with client project managers, technical staff, and leadership within California transit agencies
- Participate in regular account team meetings and coordination efforts to align project delivery and growth strategies
- Support proposal and pursuit activities, including scope development, fee estimates, schedules, and client interviews
- Identify opportunities for cross-discipline collaboration within the Transportation practice to better serve transit clients
- Track and support active and future opportunities within existing on-call contracts and upcoming transit programs
- Maintain awareness of client priorities, capital programs, and procurement approaches relevant to California transit agencies
- Establish, nurture, and support collaborative project delivery processes across disciplines
- Coach and mentor project team members to support professional development and high-quality delivery
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Work in a manner that protects the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company HSSE policies
- Experience supporting business development and pursuit activities
- Knowledge of California public agency procurement and delivery processes
- Professional Engineer license in California, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe (if not already in Requirements)
Stantec is a global design and consulting firm that delivers professional services in multiple sectors, including buildings, energy and resources, environmental services, infrastructure, and water. It helps municipalities, governments, and private clients plan, design, engineer, and manage projects by offering planning, architecture, engineering, environmental, and project management services for a fee. The company differentiates itself through its global reach and multi-disciplinary teams that provide integrated solutions across many sectors, enabling end-to-end project delivery. Its goal is to help clients design and implement infrastructure, facilities, and environmental solutions that meet their objectives, operate efficiently, and serve communities over the long term.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Edmonton, Canada
Founded
1954
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Record C$9 billion Q1 2026 backlog provides about thirteen months of work.
- Water, infrastructure, and energy-transition demand supports recurring multiyear consulting wins.
- Sustainability-driven revenue reached C$5.5 billion in 2025, reinforcing climate-aligned client demand.
What critics are saying
- Megaprojects like Horseshoe Bay face live-operations delays, scope changes, and fee deferrals.
- Geospatial advisory faces commoditization from larger digital firms and specialist software competitors.
- Heavy sustainability revenue concentration exposes growth to public funding cuts and project cancellations.
What makes Stantec unique
- Stantec combines architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting across global infrastructure sectors.
- Its fee-based model suits long-duration programs requiring multidisciplinary coordination and project management.
- Recent Australian geospatial leadership expands GIS, reality capture, and digital twin advisory.
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Stantec names new infrastructure leader for North America. Talking points. Stantec has named Arliss Szysky EVP of its North American infrastructure business. Szysky, who brings 25 years' experience in transportation engineering and business operations, succeeds Susan Walter, who will now focus on major projects, client relationships and mentoring. Szysky previously served as VP and regional leader for Alberta South, then as SVP and operations leader for buildings. She now leads Stantec's largest business segment, which generated 26% of North American revenue in 2025 and employs nearly 4,800 people. * Szysky's portfolio includes landscape architecture, residential and commercial developments, ports, roads, bridges, rail and airports * She is a graduate of the Schulich School of Engineering * Susan Reisbord, Stantec's COO for North America, praises Szysky's operational rigour and strategic vision This leadership change is significant as Stantec continues to expand its infrastructure business and deliver complex projects. Powered by: Stantec has promoted Arliss Szysky, P.Eng., to executive vice-president (EVP) of its infrastructure business for North America. Based in Calgary, she succeeds Susan Walter, who will now focus on leading major projects, growing key client relationships and mentoring young engineers. Szysky has 25 years' experience in transportation engineering, project leadership and business operations. After earning her B.Sc. in transportation at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering, she worked at Watt Consulting for five years as a transportation engineer, then joined Stantec, where she rose to vice-president (VP) and regional leader for Alberta South, then SVP and operations leader for buildings. In her new role, Szysky leads Stantec's largest business in North America, which accounted for 26% of regional revenue in 2025, and is supported by a team of nearly 4,800. Her mandate spans a diverse portfolio, from landscape architecture, residential and commercial developments to ports, roads, bridges, rail and airports. "We have powerful opportunities to collaborate across the company, expand our transportation business, strengthen our community development work and build on our experience delivering projects in some of the most challenging environments, including the Arctic," she says. "I'm looking forward to continuing to evolve how we operate." "Arliss brings a rare combination of operational rigour, strategic vision and genuine care for people," says Susan Reisbord, Stantec's chief operating officer (COO) for North America. "She champions continuous improvement while creating conditions for teams to do their best work. I'm looking forward to partnering closely with Arliss as we continue to grow our infrastructure business and advance our corporate strategic plan."
Stantec names Arliss Szysky to lead Infrastructure business. Szysky brings 25 years of experience in transportation engineering, project leadership, and business operations 04/06/2026 CALGARY, AB TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has appointed Arliss Szysky as executive vice president of its Infrastructure business in North America, marking a step forward for the firm's largest and one of its fastest-growing operating units. Szysky brings deep operational expertise and a people-first leadership approach to the role. Most recently, she served as operations leader for Stantec's North American Buildings business, where she strengthened business processes, advanced operational excellence, and supported sustained growth. She also played a key role in the successful acquisition and integration of Page, a 1,400-person architecture and engineering firm, further reinforcing Stantec's commitment to scale, collaboration, and design excellence. Infrastructure is Stantec's largest business in North America, accounting for 26 percent of regional revenue in 2025 and supported by nearly 4,800 professionals. The business spans a diverse portfolio across transportation and community development, including ports and marine, roadways and bridges, transit and rail, airports, residential and commercial development, and landscape architecture - delivering projects that connect communities and shape resilient, thriving places. "Arliss brings a rare combination of operational rigor, strategic vision, and genuine care for people," said Susan Reisbord, chief operating officer for North America. "She champions continuous improvement while creating the conditions for teams to do their best work. I'm looking forward to partnering closely with Arliss as we continue to grow our Infrastructure business and advance our corporate strategic plan." Leading growth and delivering complex projects Szysky joined Stantec in 2004 as a transportation engineer, contributing to major public and private sector projects across Western Canada. She went on to lead the Alberta South region for six years, guiding a diverse, multidisciplinary team and driving strong performance through collaboration and technical excellence. Her time serving as executive sponsor for the BMO Convention Centre Expansion in Calgary reflects her commitment to trusted client relationships and delivery of complex, high-profile projects. "It's an incredibly exciting time for our Infrastructure business," said Szysky. "We have powerful opportunities to collaborate across the Company, expand our transportation business, strengthen our community development work, and build on our experience delivering projects in some of the world's most challenging environments, including the Arctic. I'm looking forward to continuing to evolve how we operate - creating a strong, future-ready platform that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery for our clients and our people." Szysky succeeds Susan Walter, who led the Infrastructure business through six years of sustained growth and two corporate strategic plans. Under Walter's leadership, the business broadened its reach, successfully integrating Morrison Hershfield, and delivered signature projects including the Long Island Rail Road Expansion and the East Midtown Greenway. Walter will transition into a role focused on leading major projects, growing key client relationships, and mentoring the next generation of Stantec leaders. About Stantec Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world's greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Its professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today's communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that Stantec do - from its project teams and industry colleagues to its clients and the people its work impacts. The diverse perspectives of its partners and interested parties drive Stantec to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing its cities and infrastructure. Stantec is designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. Stantec innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together Stantec can redefine what's possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Media Contact Colin Nekolaichuk Stantec Media Relations Ph: (437) 225-6384 [email protected]