Senior Transportation Leader

Senior Transportation Leader

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods movingwhether 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.

Stantec is seeking a Senior Transportation Leader to grow our roadway design group in Virginia and partner across our practices to strategically grow our infrastructure business. Our company is interested in attracting strong candidates looking for career advancement to continue our successful delivery of services for our Virginia clients. At Stantec "we put people first" by delivering exciting career opportunities. We want to discuss with YOU why this is a great opportunity!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for project delivery including managing projects and task orders and overall contract management.
• Planning, analysis and design of projects, effective planning of work to meet schedules and budgets.
• Provide direction and coordinate staff as necessary to complete assignments.
• Partner with the Stantec leadership to grow the transportation roadway design business in Virginia by recruiting and retaining staff; leading transportation business opportunity pursuits; and collaborating with other practices to deliver for our Virginia clients.
• Design and detailing of streets, roadways, highways, and interchanges to meet local, state and federal requirements.
• Review work, mentor staff, prepare proposals, deliver project presentations and project management.
• Actively participate in the marketing process by assisting the account teams in cultivating client relationships and position for future opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation and/or review of proposals.
• Contribute to overall long term business planning and strategies to advance Stantec's relationships and bottom-line growth in Virginia.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in leading projects and teams in the delivery of VDOT transportation projects.
• Good communication skills, multi-tasking, attentiveness to detail.
• Experience in managing client relationships and participating in marketing services including proposal preparation and presentation participation.
• Willingness to engage with industry organizations and events.
• Ability to use Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Ability to use or familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient implementation and knowledge of AASHTO and VDOT design directives and specifications.
• Demonstrates good communication skills with fellow workers and clients.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree.
• Minimum of fifteen+ (15+) years of transportation design experience.
• Virginia Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. 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.

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 | VA | Richmond