Project Manager Water

Project Manager, Water - ( 25000286 )

Description

Many of the worlds top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a communitys interaction with water a bit differentlyas a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Stantecs Chicago, Illinois Water Team has an opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Civil Engineer with project management and municipal experience, particularly in water infrastructure solutions. Our people are Stantecs most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

If youre a team player who desires a highly collaborative work environment, has excellent client and communication skills, and a strong background in design and construction engineering experience, then we are the right place for you. Our Project Managers have strong and proven leadership, management and business development skills to support growth, lead project teams, and mentor junior staff. You will be required to manage multiple projects simultaneously and will be responsible for collaborating with the local office and remote project teams and subcontractors, managing scope and deliverables, developing and managing project budgets, and performing internal and external project status reporting.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety, and security guidelines and policies.
• Execute project delivery and direct supervision over professional and technical staff.
• Execute internal, client, subcontractor, and public communications.
• Day-to-day management of multiple water and multi-disciplinary engineering projects in developing plan sets, specifications, budgets, and schedules to meet or exceed our clients expectations. This may include working with project team members from various office locations.
• Lead, coordinate, and delegate proposal, contract administration, and project management efforts.
• Collaboration with other company business lines, internal discipline groups and sub-consultants.
• Professional engineering design and project oversight including Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years relevant industry experience, preferably for water-related projects including project management experience.
• Multi-disciplinary water and wastewater treatment experience and interest preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to qualify for licensure within one year of hire.
• Must have good driving record and valid driver's license.
• Travel to other offices as well as to project sites may be required.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. 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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $112,300 - $168,500 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Illinois-Chicago

Organization : BC-1734 Water-US North Central

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 9, 2025, 7:47:20 AM

Req ID: 25000286

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, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans