Project Manager - Water

Your Opportunity

Our British Columbia team serves as a primary 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 Project Manager, with a focus on managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects, who will be an integral part of our team, winning water infrastructure work, while working collaboratively to support business operations and project delivery.

Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional’s 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

Project Management

• Lead transformational water projects in British Columbia.
• Serve as Project Manager for large 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  services to our clients.

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.
• Work directly with other leaders to sustain and grow revenue, gross margin, and operating income key performance metrics.

Leadership

• 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.
• 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

• Experience managing pursuits and successfully delivering water infrastructure projects with $500k in engineering fees (or higher).
• Strong understanding of the Water consulting business specific to treatment, conveyance, and water resources.  Understanding of the Water consulting business and clients within Metro Vancouver and the British Columbia Lower Mainland as a whole is an asset.
• Proven project management and technical skills applicable to the delivery of water projects.
• Entrepreneurial orientation  with a demonstrated track record of building business and generating revenue.
• Attention to detail and can manage projects and business development activities simultaneously, working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to effectively lead, challenge, and inspire staff to work together cohesively as a team.
• 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 EGBC is required. PMP or similar would be an asset.
• Minimum 8 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.