Senior Project Manager - Community Development

Senior Project Manager

Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result : vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. Your Opportunity Your role as Senior Project Manager is to collaborate together with the vast resources of a Global company to provide operational, technical and people leadership to the Community Development team, and continue our growth & success in Central Texas. This position is located in Austin. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our existing client and project base to position the firm to acquire new business. We will rely on your ability to energize and inspire others to promote an environment for success within the team, and to champion new ideas while holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability to enable optimum personal and organizational performance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise the work of a technical team with regard to the planning, design, processing and construction support of civil engineering projects; provide direction to guide projects to successful completion
• Supervise the preparation of engineering drawings and specifications, cost estimates, and preliminary and final reports for land development projects
• Perform project management duties on major engineering projects, including client and sub-consultant coordination; making presentations to planning commissions, zoning boards, municipal officials and public agencies; attending client meeting; and visiting job sites
• Maintain project budgets, prepare estimates, establish cost controls and maintain project schedules and quality control; prepare monthly billing
• Lead and coordinate business development efforts in Austin and Central Texas, including market research, client relationships, developing leads, and securing contracts
• Prepare project proposals and attend pre- and post-proposals meetings / interviews
• Coach and develop team members to achieve high standards in meeting organizational goals
• Attract, grow, and retain high-quality staff, in collaboration with HR Business Partner, local and Business Center leadership
• Establish, nurture and support the cross-discipline project design processes, communication and best practices, in collaboration with local and Business Center leadership
• Work with Business Center (BC) Leadership to identify BC priorities and strategic opportunities in the geographic market - quality results in the area location, making course corrections when necessary
• Collaborate in developing components of the annual BC Operating Budget related to the local area market
• Collaborate with local area leadership, including Project Managers, to ensure the office meets its operation goals and adheres to the PM framework

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Education and Experience

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible. If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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, and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | TX | Austin

Organization

BC-1720 CommDev-US Southwest

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

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.