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—including 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 Projects Lead works closely with the Director of Major Projects (APD), the Commercial Management Lead, the Technical Delivery Director, Sector Leaders, and the Regional Growth Leads (RGLs). The Major Projects Lead reports to the Major Projects Director of Alternative Project Delivery. The role can 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 Alternative 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. General Responsibilities Coordinate with the Major Projects Director of Alternative Project Delivery to bring projects 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. Facilitate assignment of Commercial Management/Project Controls resources during the pursuit and project phase. Facilitate assignment of Quality Management and Technology Management resources during the pursuit and project delivery phases. Specific Responsibilities Manage the overall APD portfolio and strategy—track projects early and strategically select, with the RGLs, projects that reflect our goals. Provide input on market conditions, including long‑range plans for agencies and delivery methods. Track leads with top‑tier contractors and maintain contractor relationships. Keep current on contract terms, conditions, and current project execution. 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 risk reviews. Track multi‑business line Major Projects and processes with other Business Lines Major Project Leaders. Develop project best practices that must be completed for every project. Build and strengthen relationships with Project teams to improve risk management practices for Stantec's projects. Actively lead certain pursuits and projects to maintain strong industry status—target 50 % utilization. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent. 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 Locations Primary Location: United States | GA | Atlanta Other Locations: United States | TX | Dallas Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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 Stantec