Stantec

Senior Project Manager, Account Manager

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $190,500 - $295,200 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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