Senior Project Manager/Technical Lead, Process Mechanical

Stantec

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job 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. Grow with us, H2O+U.Your OpportunityWe are looking for a talented Process Mechanical Sr. Project Manager / Technical Lead focused on the planning and engineering design of water infrastructure projects who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. You will primarily be working on wastewater-related projects through collaboration with a wide range of technical disciplines. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.The role involves identifying, developing, pursuing, and winning projects with new and existing clientele to grow our conveyance trenchless condition assessment and rehabilitation business. The position requires leadership in the execution and delivery of technically complex conveyance projects and provides opportunities for thought leadership through collaboration with research and innovation teams in the development and deployment of innovative technologies. The successful candidate will be someone with strong leadership and communication skills, market knowledge, business acumen combined with innovative ideas, and a successful history of client relations and account management.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!At Stantec, we value a hybrid work environment that combines in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. As a technical mentor you will be expected to be in the office, on average, three days a week.Your Key ResponsibilitiesManage a team of design professionals and techniciansMentor and supervise staff and develop high-performing project teams - Perform business development/application tasks and collaborates with staff to increase project wins and develop long lasting client relationships. Routine tasks include: Participate in business line teams to manage and develop proposalsClient facing for business development contact, meetings, walk-downs, and presentationsScope of work documents and estimatesCollaboration with multiple business lines to develop opportunitiesQuality reviewsAssist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.Perform complex engineering design tasks on assigned wastewater-related projects through collaboration with a wide range of technical disciplines. Routine technical tasks include: Design basis documents - Engineering calculations including water, heat, and material balancesEquipment sizing and selectionEngineering drawings such as block flow diagrams (BFDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (PIDs)Engineering reportsFeasibility studiesPresentations to clients, regulatory agencies and/or project stakeholdersQuality reviewsAssist with planning, design, and construction of linear and vertical infrastructure, including piping, pumping, storage and other appurtenance structures.Lead or support a team in the planning and execution of the Capital ImprovementProgram (CIP) for a large, regional program, which will include: - Reviewing and providing recommendations on the current CIP.Supporting any updates of the CIP and make recommendations for incorporating new projections into the CIP.Updating the existing prioritization tool, to include data integration, reporting, and updating database, amongst others.Assist the planning of the CIP and risk-based prioritization of water assets and projects.Complete conceptual design reports and all planning documents required.Develop project management plans for projects; establishes goals and objectives for unique and complex projects.Responsible for successfully establishing projects to achieve budget, schedule, and contractual obligations.Conduct and/or coordinate quality assurance and quality control on assigned projects and facilitates independent technical review projects by others.Involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors, interested stakeholder parties, reviewing agency personnel.Accountable for making decisions on large projects. You coordinate with the regulatory review to seek final approval.Manage projects of varying complexity within multidisciplinary teamsResearch and understand issues related to regulatory and other drivers that impact individual projectsAssist business leaders in project revenue forecasting.Oversee proposals including development of the scope and level of effort of comparable size.Undertake decisions and recommendations governed by general policy and project management governance.Your Capabilities and CredentialsInspire project teams to higher levels of achievement.Consistently engage employees in discussions on job satisfaction and engagement and provide ongoing recognition and feedback to employees and teams.Understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.Broad, general understanding of many relevant areas of municipal engineering, hydraulics, and process mechanical systems design with respect to materials as well as industry standards.General understanding of various construction means and methods and their disturbance impacts on the project site.Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of design and construction codes.Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.Proficient with of Microsoft Office Suite. Basic understanding of Revit is a plus.Strong presentation and communication skills.Education and ExperienceEducation: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical EngineeringExperience: Minimum of 15 years related experience in project management, preferably for process mechanical projects.Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain license within 6 months.Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.Demonstrated successful experience in leadership, including defining and setting the direction for a team, project, and office; strategy development; change management; and corporate stewardship.Travel to other offices as well as to project sites may be required.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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance.In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.Stantec is the only engineering design firm that has been rated a Climate Leader with an A- score by CDP for the last three years.Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society selected Stantec as one of the Top 50 workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionalsJoin us and redefine your personal best.Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):Salary Range(s):
  • Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 133,300.00 - Max Salary $ 200,000.00
  • Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 143,000.00 - Max Salary $ 214,500.00
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Primary Location: United States | VA | FairfaxOrganization: BC-1951 Water-US NortheastEmployee Status: RegularJob Level: NonmanagerTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 17/06/2025 01:06:21Req ID: REQ2500020M

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