Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Stantec

. Manage a team of design professionals and technicians .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management capabilities in water-related projects, including leadership, proposal development, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage complex projects, and engage stakeholders effectively.

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Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in North CarolinaProject Management Professional (PMP)15 Years’ Experience in Project Management for Water-Related ProjectsLeadership Experience in Strategy Development and Change ManagementUnderstanding of Local and Regional Jurisdictional Codes

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementScope DevelopmentQuality AssuranceRegulatory ReviewFeasibility StudiesEngineering ReportsConstruction ManagementClient Presentations

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam LeadershipEmployee EngagementDecision MakingChange Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Water-Related ProjectsRegulatory AgenciesQuality ControlBusiness DevelopmentProject Permitting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of design professionals and technicians
Mentor and supervise staff and develop high-performing project teams
Perform business development and application tasks
Manage and develop proposals
Conduct client-facing business development contacts, meetings, walk-downs, and presentations
Develop scopes of work and estimates
Collaborate with multiple business lines to develop opportunities
Assist senior engineers and designers with project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
Prepare engineering reports and feasibility studies
Present to clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders
Conduct quality reviews
Assist with design and construction management
Develop project management plans and establish goals and objectives for complex projects
Establish projects to achieve budget, schedule, and contractual obligations
Coordinate quality assurance and quality control and facilitate independent technical reviews
Participate in project permitting processes
Make decisions on large projects and coordinate regulatory review for final approval
Manage projects of varying complexity within multidisciplinary teams
Research regulatory and other project drivers
Assist business leaders with project revenue forecasting
Oversee proposals, including scope and level-of-effort development
Make decisions and recommendations under project management governance
Supervise local staff, mentor and coach future leaders, and develop succession plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering
Minimum of 15 years’ related experience in project management for water-related projects
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in North Carolina
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina
Understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions
Demonstrated successful leadership experience, including defining and setting direction for a team, project, and office; strategy development; change management; and corporate stewardship
Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus
Ability to inspire project teams to higher levels of achievement
Ability to engage employees in discussions on job satisfaction and engagement and provide ongoing recognition and feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays each calendar year
Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
Paid sick leave
Travel to other offices and project sites may be required