Lead Consultant

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Stantec’s Environmental Services (ES) North America (NA) team is seeking to fill a Digital Practice Manager position as part of our Digital Practice Team (DPT). This position covers ES projects in Canada and the United States. The overall mission of the ES DPT is to facilitate, and manage the creation of digital assets, tools, and innovative solutions to support our diverse portfolio of clients and projects. The role requires project management expertise and a solid understanding of industry technology to create a stronger connected data environment with standard operating procedures and policies. The location of this position is flexible throughout the United States and Canada. Your Key Responsibilities Leading the Business Case Analysis (BCA) process for ES NA digital ideas or projects, including creating BCAs with written descriptions and financial analysis. Tracking BCA approvals, including meetings with ES NA Leadership. Working with Project Accounting (PA) teams to set up cost accumulation projects in US and CA BCs. Progress reporting and financial accounting. Setting up One Drive / collaboration folders to consolidate documentation / approvals. Leading Request for New Technology Solution (RTS) process for ES NA, reviewing RTS Planner for new ES requests and ensuring receipt confirmation emails within ~24 hours of submission. Creating BCAs for new requests, including written descriptions and financial analysis, even with open‑source / free software. Monitoring / maintaining RTS Tracker throughout approval stages. Managing ES NA Software Assets, working with Procurement staff and BC leaders for software license renewals. Managing ES NA MS Copilot Licenses. Serving as ES NA point of contact for software procurement questions. Coordinating with Practice Technology Services Group (PTSG) as needed. Maintaining ES inventory of gold, silver, and bronze level software. Reporting on counts, cost, etc. as requested. Managing ES NA Digital Ideas, leading cross‑functional team coordination to promote consistency between ES Resource Teams and the Digital Practice Team. Lead communication and solicit information about evolving business needs and opportunities for process or technology improvements. Work with ES Technical Excellence leaders to define data and/or technology roadmaps across Technical Disciplines. Confirm submitted BCAs align with roadmaps. Assist with organization of reporting standards and policies for all ES NA digital projects. Support Digital Business Center Operations Leader as requested. People Manager – manage and mentor assigned staff on the ES NA Digital Practice Team. Education and Experience Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional services experience, including required experience in environmental consulting. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, computer science, data/information management, information systems, business, or a related field. Technology or Data Certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft certifications, data governance credentials) helpful but not required. Pay Range Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $147,500.00 - $221,300.00 Annually 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. Additionally, 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 agreements. Primary Location United States | CO | Denver Travel No Schedule Full time Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Stantec 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr