Power Delivery Project Manager​/Senior Environmental Consultant

Power Delivery Program Lead / Senior Environmental Consultant

Stantec is seeking a Senior Environmental Program Lead to play a key, client‑facing role in driving our regional growth strategy. This leader will be instrumental in expanding our Power industry footprint throughout the Gulf Coast Region, partnering closely with client account managers to strengthen relationships, identify new opportunities, and elevate the reach and impact of our services.

In this high‑visibility position, you will shape and elevate Stantec’s market presence for Power Delivery services, driving strategic positioning and long‑term growth. You will also lead and guide projects and multidisciplinary teams, overseeing the full project life cycle, from early pursuit and proposal development through execution and delivery.

• Engage directly in identifying, pursuing, and winning projects; lead and participate in proposal preparation.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Stantec’s market position with clients, approval agencies, and industry professionals.
• Engage and develop relationships with key industry partners that can help advance Stantec’s position.
• Participate in conferences and seminars and represent Stantec in business, community, and social situations.
• Create and maintain internal relationships across Stantec’s practices and geographies to promote cross‑selling of services.
• Maintain a clear understanding of current and future market and business conditions, revenue and profit potential, and major clients and competitors within the Gulf Region markets.

• Support project management and provide technical support for environmental surveying, reporting, and permitting services with a focus on power sector clients.
• Collaborate with and manage a community of staff across various sectors.
• Identify project‑specific environmental design and regulatory requirements to inform permitting strategy.
• Establish project objectives and procedures and lead teams on proposals, planning studies, designs, due diligence and permitting projects.
• Maintain a strong understanding of project management fundamentals: scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Grow professional relationships with stakeholders and decision makers within key client accounts.
• Provide mentoring and training for staff.
• Complete work in line with Stantec’s Core Values and HSSE procedures.
• Demonstrate active commitment to Stantec’s code of business conduct and ethics policies.

• Strong knowledge of project management and development workflows, applicable regulations, and risk profiles within the ERCOT/MISO/SPP region.
• Track record of building and sustaining strategic relationships to advance positioning and open collaboration.
• Ability to foster cross‑practice and cross‑geography collaboration to drive integrated delivery.
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and revenue potential.
• Deep knowledge of environmental design and regulatory requirements for Power Delivery projects.
• Skilled in establishing project objectives and guiding teams through planning, design, due diligence, and permitting.
• Legal ability to pass a post‑hire drug screen (client‑dependent).

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in natural sciences, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years progressively responsible experience with technical specialization in environmental compliance, natural resource assessments, and permitting.
• 5+ years’ experience in business development and client relationship management.

Typical office environment involves computer work, plus field work exposure to elements. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities; other duties may be assigned.

Regular full‑time employees have access to medical, dental, vision, wellness program, HSA, FSA, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, life & AD&D, disability, emergency travel, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, paid family leave, 10 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave as per law.

Primary

Location:

Houston, TX. Regular Employee Status. Full‑time schedule. No travel required.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected category. Stantec is compliant with relevant laws and regulations, and ensures equitable opportunities. Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all;

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