Project Manager; Routing & Siting

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that is vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

As Project Manager you will lead the delivery and project management of electrical transmission routing and substation siting projects for investor‑owned utilities and independent transmission developers. You will provide project management, serve as routing, siting, or environmental permitting subject‑matter expert, supervise and mentor staff, support business development, write proposals and reports, develop plans, and move projects toward closure in the most cost‑effective manner.

This position can sit anywhere in the U.S.

• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget.
• Manage and lead routing and siting studies for linear energy projects.
• Contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre‑qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.
• Interact and interface with clients and environmental regulators.
• Prepare contract documents.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work.
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff.
• Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects.
• Conduct peer reviews of work by colleagues.
• Plan and conduct assignments and/or projects that have broad scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of difficult tasks.

• Experience successfully executing technical aspects of medium to complex routing and siting projects is desirable.
• Advanced skills in technical writing.
• An understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) processes and capabilities.
• Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators, agencies, and the public.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Ability to provide written and verbal direction on project delivery.
• Shows leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Proficient in and consistently demonstrates application of HSSE policies and procedures.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years in related industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.

Primary

Location:

United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC‑1937 Env Svcs‑US Great Lakes East
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Justification:
New Position
Travel:
None

Schedule:

Full time

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas – $85,300.00 – $ Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – $93,800.00 – $ Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas – $ – $ Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) – $ – $ Annually

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness program, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, and life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave.
• Ten paid holidays annually; 10–20 days of vacation and paid sick leave, in accordance with state and local law.
• Access to a 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave for temporary/casual employees.

Stantec is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We also ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment and make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process when required.