Project Manager - Site / Civil Engineering

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.Your OpportunityStantec is looking for a motivated Project Manager with Land Development, Roadway and general civil engineering experience to join our dynamic team in Philadelphia, PA. Your role as Project Manager is to manage the design and delivery of projects and to maintain relations with current and future clients within our Infrastructure, land development business line.This role will include serving as the primary contact for our clients and has overall responsibility for the success of all assigned projects while working on large scale & highly visible development projects as well as public sector city/county/municipal transportation projects throughout the greater Philadelphia region.Stantec offers a vibrant work environment and a culture of collaboration. We provide competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and are committed to sustainability, recently ranked as the 14th most sustainable company globally. This position offers career development, the opportunity to expand the practice, and has the potential of participation in our leadership recognition programYour Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintaining strong client relationships that allow us to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and grow our people through work on exciting and challenging projects.Develop value-added solutions to clients' needs and lead the successful pursuit of contracts for engineering and consulting services.Increase the company's profile within the transportation industry through participation with appropriate business and professional organizations.Perform strategic planning and plan execution for both operations and business development.Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of other engineering design professionals.Effectively negotiate, plan, monitor and deliver quality projects and consulting services.Review engineered designs and plans for conformance with applicable state, regional & local agency standards.Lead and mentor a team of professional and technical staff.Marketing and business development efforts for land development and general civil engineering projects.Perform and direct all aspects of civil engineering design including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control. Projects may include land development (all types/sectors), roadway/intersection design, hydrology/hydraulic stormwater modeling, hydraulic modeling of pipe networks, preparation of construction plans and related design reports.Prepare complete submission packages, supporting calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties; effectively facilitate the agency review/approval process.Monitor and control project progress, staffing, budgets, and methods of analysis and objectives and keep client informed of progress, budget, work progress and challenges.QualificationsDemonstrated project management and business development experience to nurture existing clients and develop new multi-disciplined opportunities to expand the practice including developing, recommending, and introducing innovation to our clients’ projects.A strong working knowledge of civil engineering design including site layout, stormwater, utilities, paving, geometric roadway design, grading and earthwork.Comprehensive understanding of all phases of project document production.Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.Complete understanding of all phases of contract administration and execution, including scope definition, contract terms/conditions, negotiation, financial project management and complete contract performance (schedule and financial).Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and build trust, rapport, and effective working relationships, both internally within a multidisciplinary team and externally, including making presentations to regulatory boards, shortlist selection committees, etc.An affinity for community involvement and visible local engagement is preferred to help promote the company’s services and presence in the region.Education and Experience8+ years of progressive experience in relevant site/civil land development and transportation engineering design and project management.Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.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 global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreementsPrimary Location: United States | PA | PhiladelphiaOrganization: BC-2104 CommDev-US NortheastEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: ReplacementTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 01/09/2026 07:09:52Req ID: 1007503Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.