Senior Project Manager- Water

Our Water sector, which brings together many of the world’s top engineers and scientists, sees water a bit differently – as a single holistic system rather than as unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. We use this perspective to help communities tap into water’s potential. Throughout the life cycle of capture, use, reuse, and discharge, our team optimizes every facet of a water system.

Whether a project calls for planners, designers, construction managers, or facility operators, we have the right experts to provide creative, yet practical, water solutions. Through our cost-effective strategies, we are helping communities increase their water efficiency and protect their water resources for future generations. Join our team as we create new ways to tap into water’s vast potential.

Stantec is a dynamic, people-centered environment that has been recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s best employers. Stantec has also been ranked as one of the most sustainable companies in the world by Corporate Knights. Those achievements, along with our team of brilliant specialists, have helped the Water group to thrive in meeting the water supply and treatment needs for our clients in Mining, Pulp & Paper, Food & Beverage, Power, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and the Public Sector.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. Our team regularly collaborates on projects across North America. The successful candidate should be comfortable working and collaborating on a variety of different projects with team members across North America. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player that is excited about taking on a new challenge. Our team is an integral part of the design center for major water projects including potable water treatment, storage reservoirs, pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, and lift stations.

Our team is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will be an integral part of our team, winning water infrastructure work, while working collaboratively to support project delivery. The successful candidate may be based out of one of our Prairies offices, located in Saskatchewan or Manitoba. We also offer flexible hybrid work from home/office arrangements.

• Pursue and lead transformational water projects in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
• Serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record or Technical Reviewer for a variety of small and large water infrastructure projects, ensuring project delivery, budget and quality standards are maintained.
• Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for various projects including evaluation, selection, specification of engineering systems or products.
• Recognize when problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.
• Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
• Provide exceptional technical service to our clients.
• Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
• Follow Stantec’s PM Frameworks for project delivery.

• Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence to become their trusted adviser.
• Develop and implement “win” strategies, including client contact, proposal preparation, and preparation of and participation in client interviews.
• Perform regular client account analyses and develop tactical action plans for specific pursuits.
• Provide leadership in winning and contracting Master Service Agreements (MSAs), overseeing preparation of pre-qualifications packages, and leading teams of technical and marketing professionals in responding to requests for proposals (RFPs, as well as sole sourced opportunities).
• Work directly with other leaders to sustain and grow revenue, gross margin, and operating income key performance metrics.
• Coordinate with Stantec’s marketing team to develop targeted branding materials, leverage event participation, and maximize exposure to Stantec’s subject matter experts.

• Help build and grow a team of high performers through recruitment & retention of water staff within the water practice.
• Mentor…