Civil Project Lead

Stantec

Civil Project Lead for Stantec managing water and natural resources projects. Involves collaboration with engineers and requires extensive civil engineering knowledge and experience.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and scientists to solve project challenges, leading design tasks and overseeing design calculations as required.
Lead technical teams, perform technical work, make technical presentations, plan technical portions of projects, develop technical portions of proposals, and provide technical review of work products.
Mentoring, coaching, and training of less-experienced professionals, as required
Manage projects and tasks with the assistance of 1 to 10 engineers.
Select criteria for planning, design, and construction of dams, foundations, tunnels, slopes, and related structures.
Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research to assess challenges and develop solutions.
Assist with cost estimating.
Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines.
Oversee Construction Quality Assurance including the review of shop drawings and submittals, response to request for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
Develop design drawings and specifications for various levels of design (e.g. 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% design).
Participate in professional development and training activities.
Assist with business development activities including the preparation of budgets and scopes of work.
Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including health & safety, risk management, project management, and quality management.
Grow internal and external networks to further enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team.
Mentor and train future leaders, including development of succession plans for key positions.
Promote collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge of the principles of civil engineering
Willing and able to travel as needed for site work that may include inspections, construction quality assurance, and other field work related tasks; both nationally and internationally
Valid driver's license
Familiarity with computer aided design drafting programs
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with attention to detail; time management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university; Master’s preferred
10 to 14 years' work experience in civil engineering. Dams and/or levees experience required
Existing professional registration (PE) or ability to obtain within 3-6 months of starting work.

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
Employees will be 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

civil engineering principlesdesign calculationscost estimatingdesign drawingsfeasibility studiesconstruction quality assuranceproject managementtechnical presentationstechnical reviewdrafting programs

Soft Skills

mentoringcoachingtrainingcommunication skillstime managementcollaborationteamworkleadershipattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringMaster’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) registration