Senior Water Treatment Project Manager
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- BC-1773 Water-US Gulf
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- Sep 27, 2022 Post Date
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is searching for superior candidates with over 10 years of experience in pumping stations and water treatment infrastructure projects, to act as a Senior Project Manager in Florida, reporting to any of our Southeast Florida offices (Coral Gables, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, West Palm Beach). This is a chance to join a dynamic team, supporting the delivery of a variety of projects across Florida as well as projects around the United States and the world. Day-to-day you will lead project delivery teams, and interface with our clients to provide exceptional client service. You will provide technical expertise to ensure that projects are delivered on budget, on schedule, and the technical and quality standards meet both client and Stantec expectations. In addition to your project responsibilities, you will provide technical solutions and advice, mentoring and development to other Stantec engineers.
Key Responsibilities
DO: Project Delivery
- Serve as Project Manager and Engineer of Record for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for reviewing and sealing of projects
- Provide technical leadership for projects in Florida and occasionally for projects in other parts of the country and world, performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the completed project
- Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget
- Support other project managers with technical evidenced proposals as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies.
- Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
- Perform or lead teams to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design calculations, write engineering reports, and select design criteria.
- Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions.
- Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements.
- Work with project teams to coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies.
BUILD: Supervise and Mentor Young Professionals
- Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.
- Review team’s work and provide technical guidance on design approach and challenges.
- Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
- Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions
- Provide technical support to the Gulf Water Leadership Team to further the growth of Stantec’s Florida area business
- Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites.
WIN: Support Business Development Activities
- Assist the Business Practice Leaders and Account Managers with developing technical approaches for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients.
- Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser
- Participate in local and national professional associations including the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Leadership:
- Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally
- Skilled communicator in both oral and written communications
- Skilled at building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels
- Skilled at inspiring, motivating and holding team accountable for delivery for innovative design solutions.
Technical Expertise:
- Experienced in the design of water treatment plants.
- Experienced in the design of potable water pumping stations.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Master of Science in Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution preferred.
- Licensed Professional Engineer, preferably licensed in Florida.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in water infrastructure design projects.
- Or the combination of education and experience to qualify for licensure within one year of hire.
Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. 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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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