Senior Project Manager, Technical Lead – Conveyance

Stantec

. Lead planning, design, and delivery of urban storm drain, combined and sanitary sewer, and drinking water conveyance projects for municipal clients across New England .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $156,200 - $234,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex urban conveyance projects, including storm drain, sewer, and drinking water systems, while managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to drive business development and mentor staff in a consulting environment.

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Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management ExperienceConveyance System DesignLeadership ExperienceBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignHydraulics Calculations2D and 3D CAD ProficiencyPressure and Open-Channel Flow AnalysisTrench AnalysisEquipment Sizing and SelectionFeasibility StudiesConstruction ManagementProject Scope ManagementRegulatory Research

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationClient RelationsTeam DevelopmentChange Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Urban Conveyance ProjectsWater Infrastructure DesignStorm Drain SystemsSanitary Sewer SystemsTrenchless Construction MethodsRehabilitation TechniquesMunicipal ClientsConsulting EnvironmentJurisdictional CodesMarket Knowledge

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, design, and delivery of urban storm drain, combined and sanitary sewer, and drinking water conveyance projects for municipal clients across New England
Lead complex conveyance projects from initial request through construction
Shape the local conveyance team and North American Conveyance Sector
Identify, develop, pursue, and win projects with new and existing clients
Grow the conveyance, trenchless condition assessment, and rehabilitation businesses
Manage design professionals and technicians
Mentor, supervise, coach, and develop staff and high-performing project teams
Manage business development activities, proposals, scopes of work, estimates, client meetings, walk-downs, presentations, and quality reviews
Assist with project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule management
Perform complex engineering design, calculations, pressure and open-channel flow hydraulics, spatial utility and trench analysis, equipment sizing and selection, drawings, reports, feasibility studies, and presentations
Assist with design and construction management
Establish goals and objectives for complex projects
Implement project plans to meet budget, schedule, and contractual obligations
Coordinate quality assurance, quality control, and independent technical reviews
Support permitting and coordinate with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
Make project decisions within multidisciplinary teams
Research regulatory and other project drivers
Assist with project revenue forecasting
Oversee proposals and develop scopes and levels of effort
Provide technical thought leadership and collaborate with research and innovation teams
Develop succession plans for key positions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Minimum 15 years of project management experience in a consulting environment, focused on conveyance and water infrastructure design
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain the license within 6 months
Demonstrated leadership experience, including setting direction for teams, projects, and offices; strategy development; change management; and corporate stewardship
Ability to coordinate with stress/structural, instrumentation and controls, and electrical engineering disciplines
Understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal requirements, and design requirements
Strong ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings
Strong understanding of conveyance system construction elements
Experience designing conveyance projects in urbanized, congested areas
Experience designing water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure 24 inches in diameter and larger
Strong leadership, communication, market knowledge, business acumen, and client relations/account management history
Travel to other offices and project sites may be required
Understanding of open-cut and trenchless construction methods is considered an asset
Understanding of water, storm, and sanitary sewer rehabilitation is considered an asset
PMP is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
Paid sick leave
Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility