At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformational water projects and ensure quality delivery across North America.
- Company: Join Stantec, a top-rated employer focused on sustainable water solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities by improving their water infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering and 15 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations.
Our Water sector brings together many of the world’s top engineers and scientists. We use this perspective to help communities tap into water’s potential. Throughout the life cycle of capture, use, reuse, and discharge, our team optimizes every facet of a water system.
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate should be comfortable working and collaborating on a variety of different projects with team members across the North and throughout North America.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Pursue and lead transformational water projects in Northwest Territories and Prairie Provinces.
- Serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record or Technical Reviewer for a variety of water infrastructure projects, ensuring project delivery, budget and quality standards are maintained.
- Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for various projects including evaluation, selection, specification of engineering systems or products.
- Recognize when problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.
- Provide exceptional technical service to our clients.
- Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
Client Management and Account Management:
- Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence to become their trusted adviser.
- Develop and implement "win" strategies, including client contact, proposal preparation, and participation in client interviews.
- Provide leadership in winning and contracting Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
Leadership:
- Help build and grow a team of high performers through recruitment & retention of water staff within the water practice.
- Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.
- Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture, prioritizing the health and safety of our employees.
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
- Strong understanding of the Water consulting business in Northern Canada specific to treatment, conveyance, and water resources.
- Proven project management and technical skills applicable to the delivery of water projects.
- Ability to create and maintain relationships across Stantec’s practices and geographies.
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
- A Professional Engineering designation and registration or eligibility to register with NAPEGs is required.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating diverse experience in public and municipal sectors associated with the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects.
Senior Project Manager – Water in Yellowknife employer: Stantec
Stantec is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering robust training programs and mentorship opportunities for roles like the Senior Risk Leader. With a collaborative work culture that values innovation and proactive risk management, employees thrive in a dynamic multi-office environment across North America. The company also emphasizes work-life balance and provides competitive benefits, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in the energy and resources sector.
