Stantec

Design Manager - Transportation, APD - Regional

Stantec$149K — $231K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years in engineering and project management on large transportation projects
  • Experience with APD projects regionally or nationally
  • Proven track record as deputy design manager, design manager, or quality manager on APD projects
  • Strong background in leading design and construction support for complex transportation projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 6 months; PMP preferred
  • Excellent business development and marketing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of transportation design build projects for large and mid-size construction
  • Contribute to project design, operations, and business development initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines to protect employees and the public
  • Maintain a strong client reputation as an outstanding service provider
  • Manage multiple projects and establish clear objectives and performance standards
  • Direct multi-disciplinary teams on major alternative project delivery projects
  • Act as the main point of contact and technical leader on major APD projects.

Benefits

  • Access to a global leader in sustainable engineering and infrastructure
  • Opportunities for career growth in a progressive environment
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of experts across various sectors
  • Commitment to innovation in tackling climate change and community development.
  • Potential for involvement in high-impact projects across Canada.
Full Job Description
By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization's objectives. Our award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors - airports, transit and rail, ports and marine, highway and bridge, including complex bridges, interchanges, and managed toll projects. Join our Major Projects Team of APD project management specialists that are passionate to bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of transportation design build projects for large and mid-size construction. May manage technical employees, work planning, technical design management and oversight, project delivery, quality management, contract administration, change management, and risk management. This position can be based in any Canadian location. Your Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to initiatives to help advance our project design, operations, and business development
  • Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies
  • Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider
  • May manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams on major alternative project delivery (APD) projects from positioning to proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services
  • Be the key person and point of contact, performing design, deputy design, or quality manager roles on major APD projects
  • Represent Stantec and the project design team as a technical leader on major APD projects
  • Identify appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives. Manage contract tasks, track, and manage costs and schedule, and implement measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget
  • Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management
  • Grow internal and external networks to enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team
  • Develop Client relationships to facilitate project activities
  • Establish, maintain, and promote partnerships in project pursuits

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience with APD projects across a region or nationally
  • Experience with the role of deputy design manager, design manager, and or quality manager on APD projects
  • Experience leading the design and construction support of complex transportation projects
  • Experience in the preparation of presentations utilizing PowerPoint
  • Experience developing, negotiating, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
  • Business development and marketing skills experience required
  • Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of technical and professional staff
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment Education and Experience
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering and project management experience on large transportation projects, including at least three APD projects
  • Completion of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree at an accredited institution
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed or ability to get within 6 months, and the ability to get licensed in states as needed to support the assigned pursuit
  • PMP is preferred This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

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Salary Range(s):
  • Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 149,600.00 - Max Salary $ 231,800.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: BC-1622 Transpt-CA Infra MP & DS
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Nonmanager
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/06/2025 04:06:23
Req ID: REQ250001GH

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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