Project Manager

Project ManagerOur North Central & Twin Cities Metro team is growing, and we are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Project Manager to help us deliver quality design projects to the communities we serve. As a member of our Urban Mobility team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to find new ways of improving the transportation experience for communities in our backyard, across North America, and around the globe. With the deep and varied resources from across Stantec at your disposal, you will have the opportunity to use your imagination to find new ways of improving transportation and identifying solutions that meet the needs of our clients.In this role, you will lead and support our Urban Mobility team on small to large-scale design projects, leveraging the expertise of our multidisciplinary colleagues across Stantec's global network. You will serve as a technical resource and project leader, applying advanced engineering judgment to complex design challenges involving urban corridors, roundabouts, bikeways, and other multimodal infrastructure.You will play a key role in expanding and strengthening our design team by providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Working alongside a highly capable group of professionals, you will help elevate our team's capabilities and ensure we fully utilize the resources of a global organization. You will also engage directly with existing and prospective clients, guiding projects from concept through delivery and helping reinforce our position as a leading transportation engineering firm. Your work may include collaboration with the Transportation and Community Development teams on projects throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond.The ideal candidate brings a strong passion for urban transportation, traffic calming, and multimodal safety, with the ability to translate those values into high-quality engineering solutions. As a design-focused project manager, you will ensure projects are delivered within scope and budget, produce technically sound and compliant designs, mentor and manage project resources, proactively build internal relationships, and cultivate strong, sustained partnerships with external clients.Do you see your career as a multi-modal corridor to a brighter future? Join our Urban Mobility team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.Your Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop project management plans and establish project goals and objectivesInterface directly with clients and manage many aspects of a project autonomously to meet contractual obligations, schedule, and budgetManage established programProvide day-to-day leadership for team membersProvide technical engineering analysis and oversight of design concepts, Preliminary Geometric Layouts and Final Design construction plan sets.Manage projects to meet design standards, funding requirements and client preferences for State DOT, County, and local practices and procedures.Apply and manage project specific quality management plans for deliverable accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.Collaborate with staff from local offices and greater Stantec to provide support, access expertise, and secure assistance on projects as needed.Stay abreast of market trends and client concerns and develop responsive solutions.Support an energetic and collaborative team culture that drives great results.Ability to perform and/or review CADD design in MicroStation/ OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D as it relates to roadway design, including 3D corridor models.Prepare transportation related reports including design memos and feasibility reports.Prepare project cost estimates and specifications.Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to requests for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.Supervise and manage design engineer(s) performing roadway CADD design.Mentor staff to develop each to their full potential.Client service, development, management, and growth.Review work for accuracy and coordinates with others to ensure quality assurance and quality control for all final productsAdditional responsibilities will include coordination of project team design efforts, leadership of client meetings and assistance with development of project proposalsYour Capabilities and CredentialsProficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, OneNote, and OneDrive.Ability to manage design teams and meet client requirementsExperience and knowledge in roadway and utility design in an urban setting including but not limited to roundabouts, signal systems, ADA, bikeways, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain and private utility coordination.Efficient project management expertise of multiple concurrent projects.Demonstrate initiative and attention to detail and accuracyDetail oriented self-motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.Has the skill and knowledge to create, suggest, and introduce innovative and effective client solutions and integrated deliverables that are aligned with the Sector business objectivesStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team atmosphere and assist with M&BD activities for positioning and pursuits of new opportunitiesParticipate and develop responses to client proposalsDevelop business relationships with clientsParticipation in professional associationsAbility to travel as requiredValid Driver's License and good driving record requiredEducation and ExperienceBachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.Minimum 8 years' experience in roadway design with a minimum of 2 years' project management experience.Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Minnesota.