Major Projects Lead

By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Our award‑winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors— airports, transit and rail, ports and marine, highway and bridge, including complex bridges, interchanges, and managed toll projects. Join our Major Projects Team of APD project management specialists that are passionate about bringing transformational project solutions to life. Your Opportunity Stantec is currently seeking a Major Projects Lead for Infrastructure to join our Infrastructure team. The Major Projects Lead will have responsibility for top line growth, strategic pursuits, and managing risk across our portfolio of Major Projects. The Major Project Lead will work closely with the Director of Major Projects APD, Commercial Management Lead, the Technical Delivery Director, Sector Leaders, and the Regional Growth Leads (RGLs). The Major Projects Lead will report to the Major Projects Director of Alternative Project Delivery. The role could be based in any location where Stantec offices are located. Your Key Responsibilities Major Projects are defined as projects that have potential for significant financial and/or reputation impacts to Stantec and include all Alternate Project Delivery (APD) projects (Design Build, Progressive Design Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Public Private Partnership, Engineering, Procurement and Construction, Integrated Project Delivery and Alliances). As Major Projects Lead (MPL), you will participate throughout all phases of APD projects including long‑range tracking, pursuit, delivery, and close out. General Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating with Major Project Director of Alternative Project Delivery to bring their Major Projects to/through the risk review process and meetings Attend reviews convened by other Business Lines where Infrastructure has a significant role in the project Schedule and attend Corporate Governance Meetings Work with the Major Project Director of Alternative Project Delivery and Commercial Management Lead (CML) to facilitate assignment of the Commercial Management/Project Controls resources during the pursuit and project phase Work with the Technical Delivery Director to facilitate assignment of the Quality Management and Technology Management resources during the pursuit and project delivery phases Specific Responsibilities Work with the Major Project Director of Alternative Project Delivery to manage the overall APD portfolio and strategy—tracks projects early and strategically selects, with the RGLs, the best projects that reflect our goals Understand and provide input on market conditions including long‑range plans for agencies including delivery methods Work with Contractor Account Managers to track leads (and confirm Pipeline entries) with top‑tier contractors—help maintain contractor relationships Keep current on contract terms and conditions and current project execution Understand and provide input on market conditions for contractors including performance, backlog, and past success on pursuits Participate in the Go/No‑Go process for APD projects prior to the risk reviews—approval to be based on review of teaming partners, including contractors accepting our baseline terms and conditions; an appropriate resource plan; and confirmation the pursuit does not exceed the target levels identified herein Work with the other Business Lines Major Project Leaders to track multi‑business line Major Projects and processes Develop project best practices that need to be completed for every project Build and strengthen relationships with Project teams by cultivating a deep understanding of Stantec’s business and being proactive in improving risk management practices for Stantec’s Projects Actively leads certain pursuits and projects to maintain strong industry status—target 50% utilization Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent is required. Minimum of 10 years of engineering, project management, leadership, and business development experience. Position will primarily work in an office setting. Occasional business travel will 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. Pay Range Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas—$166,300.00 - $257,800.00 Annually Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas—$178,400.00 - $276,600.00 Annually Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)—$190,500.00 - $295,300.00 Annually Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. 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