Senior Water Wastewater Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a communitys interaction with water a bit differentlyas a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations.

Stantec is searching for superior candidates with over 20 years of experience in conveyance, collection, booster stations, wastewater lift stations, and water and wastewater treatment, and other water infrastructure projects, to act as a Senior Project Manager in Houston, Texas. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team, supporting the delivery of a variety of projects across Texas as well as projects around the United States and the world. Day-to-day you will lead project delivery teams and interface with our clients to provide exceptional client service. You will provide technical expertise to ensure that projects are delivered on budget, on schedule, and the technical and quality standards meet both client and Stantec expectations. In addition to your project responsibilities, you will provide technical solutions and advice, mentoring and development to other Stantec staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Technical Lead and Engineer of Record for civil infrastructure and water/wastewater projects with responsibility for reviewing and sealing of project documents.
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget.
• Support project managers with technical expertise as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies.
• Manage and execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, design calculations, develop engineering reports, and select design criteria.
• Conduct alternative analysis (route alignments, pipe size and materials, etc.) to support business case evaluations for project decisions.
• Apply industry standards (ASTM, AWWA, APWA, etc.) as well as client standards and requirements.
• Coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies.
• Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.
• Review teams work and provide technical guidance on design approaches and challenges.
• Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
• Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.
• Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites.
• Support growth by aiding the Business Center Practice Leaders and Account Managers with developing technical approaches for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing for project interviews conducted by clients.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted advisor.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience with managing alternative project delivery is considered an asset.

A strong technical understanding of municipal water, wastewater, and conveyance projects.

Experienced with the use of hydrologic and hydraulic network modeling and design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, InfoWORKS, PondKing, StormCAD, WaterCAD, Biowin, GPS-X, Visual MINTEQ and HADES, in accordance with expertise.

Experienced in the design large diameter steel, concrete, HDPE, and fiberglass pipe for water, wastewater and storm water pipelines and related appurtenances.

Experienced in the design of wastewater lift stations and potable water reservoirs and pump stations preferred.

Experience in the use of NASSCO rating system for performing condition assessment, rehabilitation, and replacement of sanitary sewers is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

Successful experience in responding to Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Proposals and Statements of Qualifications.

Experience leading and developing teams with end responsibility for organizational goals.

Strong leadership, team building and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with an emphasis on technical and project delivery excellence.

Skilled at building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels.

Bachelors degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.

Master of Science in Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution preferred.

Licensed professional engineer and ability to obtain reciprocity in required states.

Minimum of 20 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design projects.

United States Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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 Areas - Min Salary $ 161,500.00 - Max Salary $ 250,500.00

Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston

Organization: 1773 Water-US Gulf-Houston TX

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, 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.