Senior Civil Engineer- Project Manager

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. 

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Stantec manages complex, large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects from conceptual planning, through design, and construction. Join our infrastructure practice to collaborate on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s New York City office is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with minimum of 15 years of engineering design experience to lead the pursuit and delivery of urban infrastructure projects in the New York Metropolitan area.  We are looking for someone who is technically proficient, takes initiative, is a team player, and is looking for a challenge.

The New York City office offers opportunities for rapid growth through marketing and business development, client exposure, project management, and efficient delivery. Further opportunity awaits to grow into further technical, practice, and/or operations leadership positions.

This position would assume a senior leadership position with expectations for further growth by leading client meetings, performing financial and schedule management, coordinating tasks and personnel, and providing technical leadership and mentoring of junior staff. This individual will help shape and develop our talented local team while being an integral part of Stantec’s continued growth in the region and country.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Oversee and manage multiple projects serving as the Project Manager, Technical Lead, and/or Task Manager for civil infrastructure projects.
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery, technical quality, and within budget.
• Lead project coordination meetings with clients, agency stakeholders, and internal disciplines.
• Serve as the project’s point of contact with clients, agencies, and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Manage and monitor schedule and budget performance of assigned projects.

Supervise and Mentor Developing Professionals

• Provide direct and indirect supervision to staff; develop staff skills and abilities by providing mentorship to strengthen technical abilities and guide career development.
• Review team’s work and provide technical guidance on design approaches and challenges.
• Personal guidance on technically complex projects and act as a resource by providing guidance to other team members.

Support Business Development Activities

• Develop positive relations with existing and prospective clients.
• Create proposal documentation including project scope, budgets, and design approach for projects of all sizes.
• Manage scope and deliverables with internal disciplines and external subconsultants.
• Coordinate and develop proposal graphics illustrating technical scope.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (New York State preferred or able to obtain within 6 months of start date)
• Minimum of 15 Years of Engineering experience.

Typical office environment and field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

Why Choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to improve communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

Stantec’s New York City office is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, walking distance from Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Overlooking Bryant Park and the historic New York Public Library, the neighborhood is home to countless restaurants, coffee shops, and iconic Fifth Avenue shopping. With multiple disciplines located under one roof, our New York City office fosters a collaborative approach to tackling technically complex, never-seen-that-before challenges that our clients present, and our urban fabric demands.

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.

Are you interested in this role but don’t meet every single requirement? At Stantec we create opportunities by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. So even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.