Stantec · 10 hours ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expStantec is a company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for clean water challenges. They are seeking a skilled Project Manager with strong Water/Wastewater infrastructure experience to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and actively participate in business development efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Typical projects or assignments may include participating in the design and overseeing construction of water distribution and reservoirs, wastewater collection systems, water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and conducting treatability and feasibility studies
Acts as the primary point of contact for the project, including the management of existing client relationships. Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners, contractor, subcontractors, and vendors
Provides project leadership for water and wastewater projects, including providing guidance and mentoring to project staff
Supervises the work of other staff, including setting the priorities for their scope of work, their budgets and their schedules for completing the work
Reviews and conducts alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for making project decisions
Leads and coordinates efforts for the evaluation, selection and specification of engineered water and wastewater systems or products for a project
Manages financial aspects of projects including monitoring budget, invoicing, generating invoice support materials, calculating estimates to complete and following up with clients on outstanding accounts receivable
Leads and supports project teams in the coordination of project construction documents including contract drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Interfaces directly with clients and management regarding status of project scope, schedule, and budget
Coordinates and participates in constructability reviews
Oversees and ensures quality assurance and control on own managed projects and projects of peers
Remains current on regulatory policy and rule changes and establishes working relationships with regulatory officials
Leads the preparation of proposals including developing scope, budgets, design approaches; participates in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts
Takes an active role in marketing and business development for positioning for potential projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 12 months
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure related fields
Demonstrated skills for the efficient project management/technical leadership of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects
Understanding of client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, and producing high quality deliverables
Strong working knowledge in the movement and treatment of water/wastewater and understanding of various design and construction methods
Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulics, process mechanical, regulatory compliances, and industry standards
Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of relevant design and construction codes
Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
Demonstrated skills to lead one or more teams of design professionals and technicians that comply with the contract agreement as well as exercise rigid cost control to implement the approved design within established budget restraints
Advanced understanding of water and wastewater engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work well in a team environment without direct supervision
Benefits
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
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Dave Flynn
Senior Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environment
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