Senior Transportation Project Manager

When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges and Structures Team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals.Your OpportunityA leadership opportunity exists with Stantec for a highly motivated Senior Transportation Project Manager to join the Transportation group in North Carolina. This role will provide leadership and guidance to assembled project teams assigning tasks, checking work for accuracy and completeness and maintaining schedules.Your Key Responsibilities• Building 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.• Planning and organizing the work of other transportation professionals.• Lead the development of programs, project plans and drawings for various projects including bridge designs, bridge rehabilitations, urban and rural roadways, highways, and intersections.• Act as project manager for select programs and projects ranging from small to potentially larger multi-discipline transportation planning and design projects.• Assist in the development and strategy of design-build pursuits and final designs, as required by alternative delivery management.• Develop budgets and monitor the work of assigned team to ensure quality objectives, budgets and schedules are met.• Assist with business development efforts for marketing transportation clients, including meetings with potential clients, local conference attendances, and assistance with the preparation of marketing material including proposals.Your Capabilities and Credentials• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.• Strong knowledge of NCDOT’s requirements, procedures, and plan production.• Self-motivated individuals with the ability to work with and/or lead planning and design teams.• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.• Understanding of client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, invoicing, and accounts receivable.Education and Experience• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related degree.• Licensed professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in North Carolina.• A minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in the planning, design, and/or development of transportation projects, preferably in North CarolinaPosition will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.Great communities are built on connection. From vibrant economic centres, resilient communities, and public spaces where we gather to the roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, and ports that connect us, our work touches everyday life. We bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes.Join us to help plan, design, and engineer community and mobility solutions that improve everyday life. Whatever the distance, wherever the destination, our designs lead you there.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.About StantecStantec 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 | NC | RaleighOrganization: BC-1710 Transpt-US CarolinasEmployee Status: RegularManagement Level: Individual contributorBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 23/10/2026 04:10:51Req ID: 1008455Stantec 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.