Head of Engineering & Projects

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 great places and 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 Opportunity

A leadership opportunity exists with Stantec for a Project Manager, PD&E. We are seeking a highly motivated person who will work closely with Stantec’s leadership on the planning and development of transportation infrastructure including major arterials and complex limited access highways and transit agencies throughout Florida.

This role will provide supervision and guidance to a group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals for accuracy and completeness; and maintaining schedules. This role offers flexibility in locations throughout Florida, including, Orlando, Lake Mary, Coral Gables, or Jacksonville.

Our Transportation group is growing throughout Florida and provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of airports and aviation, bridge, rail, roadway, and transit projects. Stantec offers a vibrant work environment and a culture of collaboration. We provide competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and are committed to sustainability, recently ranked as the 14th most sustainable company globally. #2158Florida

Your Key Responsibilities

Leading and developing technical discipline teams and performing as a project manager or task leader on transportation planning and PD&E projects.

Client development, coordinating the project pursuits and proposal preparation.

Performing as a senior technical lead in the development of concepts, reports, and studies.

Building and maintaining strong client relationships that allow us to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and grow our people through work on exciting and challenging projects.

Develop value-added solutions to clients' needs and lead the successful pursuit of contracts for engineering and consulting services.

Increase the company's profile within the transportation industry through participation with appropriate business and professional organizations.

Perform strategic planning and plan execution for both operations and business development.

Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of other transportation professionals.

Effectively negotiate, plan, monitor and deliver quality projects and consulting services.

Reviewing engineered designs and plans for conformance with applicable state, regional & local agency standards.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 10+ progressive civil engineering highway/roadway transportation planning and/or design experience.
• Proven experience managing all aspects of roadway infrastructure development including transportation planning and traffic engineering, corridor studies, and Project Development and Environment (PD&E) studies.
• Experience in successful project pursuits including identifying opportunities, client engagement, developing teaming strategies and developing proposals.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to lead a team on multiple assignments.
• Strong client interaction and relationship skills.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in the State of Florida is preferred.

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.

Stantec 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 agreements

Primary Location: United States | FL | Lake Mary

Other Locations: United States | FL | Coral Gables

Organization: BC-2158 Transpt-US Florida

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 02/07/2026 03:07:49

Req ID: 1004655

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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.