Senior Design Manager

We create the connections that get people and goods moving - whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.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—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 to bring transformational project solutions to life.Your OpportunityThe successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of major Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and P3 projects across the United States, typically ranging from $300 million to more than $1Billion. Manage technical employees, work planning, technical design management and oversight, project delivery, quality management, contract administration, change management, and risk management. This position can be based in any US location and will require the ability to travel nationally.Your Key ResponsibilitiesLead initiatives to help advance our project design, operations, and business developmentWork in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policiesMaintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service providerManage multiple projects or project segments simultaneouslyEstablish project objectives, procedures, and performance standardsLead multi-disciplinary teams on major alternative project delivery (APD) projects from positioning to proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction servicesBe the key person and point of contact, performing design, deputy design, or quality manager roles on major APD projectsRepresent Stantec and the project design team as a technical leader on major APD projectsIdentify appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives. Manage contract tasks, track, and manage costs and schedule, and implement measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budgetLead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality managementGrow internal and external networks to enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our teamDevelop Client relationships to facilitate project activitiesEstablish, maintain, and promote partnerships in project pursuitsYour Capabilities and CredentialsLeading APD projects across a region, nationally, or across North AmericaManagement and delivery of APD projects (DB, PDB, P3). With construction values greater than $1Billion a plus.Well-versed in developing, negotiating, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgetsStrong Business development and marketing skillsAbility to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of technical and professional staffAbility to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environmentAbility to temporarily relocate to work on projects in Canada is a plusEducation and ExperienceMinimum of twenty years of progressive engineering and project management experience on large transportation projects, including at least three APD projectsMinimum of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or related degreeLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the ability to get licensed in states as needed to support the assigned pursuitPMP, DBIA, and other related certifications are a plusThis 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.A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail.As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from PointA to PointB, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.Pay TransparencyPay 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 SummaryBenefits 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 agreements.EEO StatementStantec 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