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Stantec

Senior Roadway Project Manager

Stantec, Columbia, SC


Senior Roadway Project Manager - ( 2400008L )

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving-whether by car, bus, bike or on foot. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, design and operations services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking a motivated Senior Roadway Project Manager to join our team in Columbia, SC! Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in design and management of roadway improvement projects, preferably in South Carolina. This candidate will manage roadway design projects with South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), as well as local clients, including Cities, Counties and Community Improvement Districts.

Your Key Responsibilities

Business Development

A major responsibility of this position is assisting in strategic planning, identifying specific opportunities, and teaming partners, executing a pursuit management process, and ultimately winning key pursuits through hands-on involvement on key opportunities throughout the South Carolina market. Specific duties include:
  • Client liaison of key transportation clients, including South Carolina DOT, various cities, counties and CIDs, with others identified as part of the overall strategic planning process.
  • Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities for conventional design, Design-Build and P3 procurement through strong client liaisons, working with key teaming partners.
  • Identify additional transportation clients that will generate new business based on a targeted account management plan identified during the strategic planning process.
  • Pursuit leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation and interview/presentation leadership.
  • Collaboration with the marketing team and business development managers throughout the company.
  • Support in helping develop the value proposition and win theme for success through regular client meetings and strategic planning.
  • Technical oversight of the proposal process including hands-on participation with scope, fee and schedule negotiations.
  • Leadership and support in identifying key teaming partners, assisting in the development of the overall project delivery team, and collaboration with other disciplines and geographies in expanding Stantec's market share.
  • Lead Design-Build proposal preparation and concept design for SCDOT MMIP pursuits, organizing staff to meet deliverable dates and schedule commitments.
  • Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ACEC, ASHE, ITE and related organizations.
  • Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc.

Project Management
  • Receive Stantec Project Management training and assume PM responsibilities for roadway and bridge design projects.
  • Serve as lead roadway design engineer or Project Manager for future Design-Build pursuits, working with contractor, prime consultant, other PMs and discipline leads.
  • Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, vendors and other project partners to keep projects on schedule and budget.
  • Lead efforts to continue improvements in QA/QC processes and fostering a culture of cost effectiveness through project delivery.
  • Assist with formal project reviews of large or complex transportation projects to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  • Foster a safety culture for all projects, including effective use of risk management system (RMS) forms and procedures.
  • Provide support and leadership throughout the Region in support of a "zero safety incident" culture.

Staff Leadership
  • Recruit and hire key transportation staff.
  • Serve as the direct supervisor of roadway design staff (new staff and potentially reassigned existing staff). Provide input into the employee performance review, compensation, and bonus processes for direct reports.
  • Encourage project collaboration, workload coordination and cross training between transportation staff located in various offices across the region.
  • Provide project leadership through direct technical involvement and design decisions.
  • Provide mentoring for junior staff with roadway design, plans presentation, CAD structure and other technical considerations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
  • 10 years relevant experience
  • South Carolina PE registration

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work and out of office meetings/travel. Work from home (2) days a week and (3) days in the office, as a minimum.

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 other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #2026

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-South Carolina-Columbia

Organization : BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 18, 2024, 1:17:57 PM

Req ID: 2400008L

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