Senior Project Manager & Account Manager

Senior Project Manager With Account Management Responsibilities

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.

If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Stantec's Transportation practice in California is seeking a Senior Project Manager with Account Management responsibilities to support California public transit and transportation agencies. Assignments are complex in nature and require the application of broad knowledge with a high degree of initiative and independence.

This role blends project management leadership with account management support for major public transportation agencies and regional transportation authorities in California. You will manage the delivery of highway and bridge transportation projects while helping strengthen client relationships, support account planning, and position Stantec for continued growth in the California highways and bridges market. You will work closely with project teams, other account managers, business development leaders, and technical specialists across Stantec's Transportation practice to deliver high-quality work, ensure client satisfaction, and support strategic growth.

This will require you to exercise independent judgement and decision-making to determine work methods and procedures on highly specialized assignments and projects.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Client & Account Management (Caltrans – California)
• Project Management & Delivery
• Leadership, Collaboration & People Development

Your capabilities and credentials include:

• Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects (highways and bridges) for public agencies.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience supporting business development and pursuit activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of California public agency procurement and delivery processes is an asset.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees in those fields are preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in transportation project delivery.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, is preferred but not mandatory.

Why choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or event that you need to attend.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.