Stantec

Senior Transportation Project Manager - Utilities

Stantec$110K — $130K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years project management experience in environmental assessments or transportation projects.
  • PMP designation is an asset, showcasing commitment to professional standards.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills for managing diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Proven organizational skills to oversee multiple projects effectively.
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in Utility Coordination or related fields is preferable.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.
  • Preferred registration with Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple environmental assessment and design projects, focusing on scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and planners.
  • Innovate processes to improve project delivery and business operations.
  • Oversee safety compliance and promote a safety-focused culture.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and project teams on progress and challenges.
  • Develop and manage project schedules and budgets throughout the lifecycle.
  • Review contracts and oversee financial transactions among contractors and consultants.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Engagement in impactful municipal projects that benefit the community.
  • Flexibility to work in varied environments, from office to field settings.
  • Encouragement of innovative ideas to influence project outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

A Senior Project Manager to join our team of project managers, technical staff, and multi-discipline specialists in the completion of class environmental assessments, preliminary and detail design of transportation infrastructure projects. You will lead a team of professionals in the planning, design and construction of large-scale municipal projects in our growing roads and transit-based sector, as part of the Utilities Coordination team. The projects will be in various phases from environmental assessments and conceptual planning, through design, construction, and handover.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple projects as a PM for Environmental Assessments and Detailed Design Projects. Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance.
  • Lead the Design Team consisting of the Engineers, Scientists, Planners, Coordinators, Schedulers, and other consultants.
  • Create innovative ideas and approaches to re-evaluate and improve our business.
  • Promoting and overseeing our safety program and overall safety culture.
  • Day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.
  • Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
  • Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
  • Leadership and oversite of our safety program, quality reviews, plan reviews and inspections.
  • Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project.
  • Oversee approval of all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
  • Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims.
  • Regular collaboration with colleagues in our multi-disciplined design office.
  • Financial management of projects and resource allocation.
  • Business development support and leading proposal development.


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Project Management Professional Designation PMP is an asset.
  • Excellent communication and Leadership skills (verbal and written) as well as good relationship building skills with respect to your interactions with team members, clients, and contractors
  • Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines while work independently
  • A strong work ethic with the desire to excel, inspire and to achieve
  • Willingness to learn and be a motivated team player

Education and Experience
  • Ideally 15+ years of experience in Utility Coordination, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Assessment Process and Approvals, Conceptual Design, Engineering, Technical Advisory Related Work or Construction Management.
  • BaSc in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Registered Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario PEO preferred but not a must.


Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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 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
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