Senior Transportation Project Manager

Stantec

Senior Transportation Project Manager overseeing traffic engineering projects for Stantec's South Carolina transportation practice. Engaging with key clients and managing project delivery in Charleston, SC.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeCharleston • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Client liaison of key transportation clients, including SCDOT, local government, and private development clients
Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities, working with key teaming partners
Pursuit leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation and interview/presentation leadership
Collaboration with the marketing team and business development managers throughout the company
Support in helping develop the value proposition and win theme for success through regular client meetings and strategic planning
Technical oversight of the proposal process including hands-on participation with scope, fee and schedule negotiations
Leadership and support in identifying key teaming partners, assisting in the development of the overall project delivery team, and collaboration with other disciplines and geographies in expanding Stantec’s market share
Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ITE, ACEC, ASHE, and related organizations
Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc
Lead future transportation projects as the Project Manager
Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, vendors and other project partners to keep projects on schedule and budget
Lead efforts to continue improvements in QA/QC processes and fostering a culture of cost effectiveness through project delivery
Assist with formal project reviews of large or complex transportation projects to identify and mitigate potential risks
Foster a safety culture for all projects, including effective use of risk management system (RMS) forms and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
20 (20) years of directly relevant experience in transportation projects
PE license in the state of South Carolina, or the ability to obtain one within six months is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementproposal preparationscope negotiationfee negotiationschedule negotiationQA/QC processesrisk managementtransportation project deliveryclient meeting organizationteaming relationships

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic planningclient liaisonteam developmentcost effectivenesssafety cultureinterpersonal skillsmarketing initiatives

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringPE license in South Carolina