Senior Project Manager, Account Manager

Stantec

Senior Project Manager managing highway and bridge projects while strengthening client relationships for Stantec. Responsible for project delivery and account management with California transportation agencies.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,500 - $295,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the account management efforts for Caltrans and support various California self-help county transportation agency accounts.
Contribute to the development and execution of account plans, including client engagement strategies, pursuit planning, and relationship management.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with client project managers, technical staff, and leadership within California transportation agencies.
Participate in regular account team meetings and coordination efforts to align project delivery and growth strategies.
Support proposal and pursuit activities, including scope development, fee estimates, schedules, and client interviews.
Identify opportunities for cross-discipline collaboration within the Transportation practice and other business lines (Environmental Sciences, Buildings, Water, Energy) to better serve highway and bridge clients.
Act as contract manager, to win new on-call contracts and competitive pursuits, and also support active and future opportunities within existing on-call contracts.
Maintain awareness of client priorities, capital programs, and procurement approaches relevant to California transportation agencies.
Perform project management duties on highway and bridge transportation projects, including client and subconsultant coordination, schedule and budget management, and quality control.
Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, ensuring client needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Lead and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical documents, including engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables.
Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage project schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting.
Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion.
Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks.
Coordinate with internal peer reviewers and discipline leads to ensure technical excellence and consistency.
Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support project approvals, permits, and successful delivery.
Establish, nurture, and support collaborative project delivery processes across disciplines.
Coach and mentor project team members to support professional development and high-quality delivery.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Actively be an ambassador for Stantec, working to recruit top market talents into the infrastructure practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects (highways and bridges) for public agencies.
Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
Proven ability to build and maintain positive client relationships. An established network of client relationships with Caltrans and other regional transportation agencies is a requirement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Experience supporting business development and pursuit activities is preferred.
Knowledge of California public agency procurement and delivery processes is an asset.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees in those fields are preferred.
Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in transportation project delivery.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or event that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementtransportation project deliveryscope developmentbudget managementschedule managementquality controlengineering drawingscost estimatesspecificationsconstruction support

Soft Skills

client relationship managementcommunication skillscollaborationcoachingmentoringleadershiporganizational skillsteam coordinationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Structural EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Transportation Engineering