Senior Project Manager – Account Manager

Stantec

Senior Project Manager managing the delivery of water and wastewater projects for public agencies. Fostering client relationships and supporting strategic growth in the California water market.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $162,000 - $243,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform project management duties on water and wastewater 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience managing water and wastewater projects for public agencies.
Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in delivering water and wastewater projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Perform project management duties on water and wastewater 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. 🎯 Requirements
Demonstrated experience managing water and wastewater projects for public agencies.
Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementengineering drawingscost estimatesspecificationsconstruction supportbudget managementschedule managementquality controlrisk managementbusiness development

Soft Skills

client communicationteam collaborationpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementleadershiporganizational skillscoordinationsupervision

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringBachelor’s degree in environmental engineering