Project Manager, Water Wastewater

Stantec

Project Manager for Stantec's Water business leading exceptional teams and managing successful projects. Collaborating with clients and internal staff in the Southwest region.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeDenver • Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading exceptional teams to deliver successful projects for our clients in the Water business.
Engage internally throughout the organization with staff at all levels, and externally with clients, members of business and professional organizations, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and other firms.
Develop and manage the approved scope, budget, and schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
Establish project objectives, procedures and performance standards, and leading multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services.
Identify appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives as well as manage contract terms, tracking and managing costs and schedule, and implementing measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget.
Actively support proposal pricing strategies, cost proposal preparation, contract legal and risk reviews, and related marketing efforts needed to develop winning proposals.
Embrace Stantec’s internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management.
Maintain and enhance our relationship with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals by providing exceptional service.
Provide mentoring and training for future leaders to support their career growth.
Promote collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, subconsultants, and vendors.
Ability to make sound defensible business decisions, and identify, assess, evaluate, and solve complex problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for team building and collaboration.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience, with at least 1 year of experience managing and/or coordinating projects.
Engineer in Training (EIT) required, Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to achieve within 2 years of hire is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
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
accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementscope managementbudget managementschedule managementproposal preparationrisk managementquality managementcost trackingfeasibility studiesconstruction services

Soft Skills

team buildingcollaborationcommunicationproblem solvingmentoringleadershiporganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsdecision makingclient relationship management

Certifications

Engineer in Training (EIT)Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)