Senior Transportation Project Manager

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, 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.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.Your OpportunityStantec’s South Carolina transportation practice is looking for an experienced transportation engineering professional to join our team. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 20 years of experience in the analysis, design and management of traffic studies, corridor studies, and roadway improvement projects, preferably in South Carolina. Located in Charleston, this candidate will manage traffic engineering and roadway improvement projects with South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), local government clients, and developers.Your Key ResponsibilitiesClient liaison of key transportation clients, including SCDOT, local government, and private development clients.Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities, working with key teaming partners.Pursuit leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation and interview/presentation leadership.Collaboration with the marketing team and business development managers throughout the company.Support in helping develop the value proposition and win theme for success through regular client meetings and strategic planning.Technical oversight of the proposal process including hands-on participation with scope, fee and schedule negotiations.Leadership and support in identifying key teaming partners, assisting in the development of the overall project delivery team, and collaboration with other disciplines and geographies in expanding Stantec’s market share.Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ITE, ACEC, ASHE, and related organizations.Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc. Project ManagementLead future transportation projects as the Project Manager.Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, vendors and other project partners to keep projects on schedule and budget.Lead efforts to continue improvements in QA/QC processes and fostering a culture of cost effectiveness through project delivery.Assist with formal project reviews of large or complex transportation projects to identify and mitigate potential risks.Foster a safety culture for all projects, including effective use of risk management system (RMS) forms and procedures.Your Key Responsibilities• Client liaison of key transportation clients, including SCDOT, local government, and private development clients.• Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities, working with key teaming partners.• Pursuit leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation and interview/presentation leadership.• Collaboration with the marketing team and business development managers throughout the company.• Support in helping develop the value proposition and win theme for success through regular client meetings and strategic planning.• Technical oversight of the proposal process including hands-on participation with scope, fee and schedule negotiations.• Leadership and support in identifying key teaming partners, assisting in the development of the overall project delivery team, and collaboration with other disciplines and geographies in expanding Stantec’s market share.• Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ITE, ACEC, ASHE, and related organizations.• Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc. Project Management• Lead future transportation projects as the Project Manager.• Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, vendors and other project partners to keep projects on schedule and budget.• Lead efforts to continue improvements in QA/QC processes and fostering a culture of cost effectiveness through project delivery.• Assist with formal project reviews of large or complex transportation projects to identify and mitigate potential risks.• Foster a safety culture for all projects, including effective use of risk management system (RMS) forms and procedures.• Provide support and leadership throughout the Region in support of a “zero safety incident” culture.• Recruit and hire key transportation staff.• Encourage project collaboration, workload coordination and cross training between transportation staff located in various offices across the region.• Provide project leadership through direct technical involvement and design decisions.• Provide mentoring for junior staff.Education and Experience• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field• 20 (20) years of directly relevant experience in transportation projects.• PE license in the state of South Carolina, or the ability to obtain one within six months is required.Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.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 | SC | CharlestonOrganization: BC-1710 Transpt-US CarolinasEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 30/04/2026 01:04:44Req ID: 1005639Stantec 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.