Senior Project Manager - Roadways

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.  

Your Opportunity

As Senior Project Manager, you will leverage your experience with Texas highway and roadway projects to assist in our growing Texas practice and manage the design and delivery of large TxDOT Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) projects. You will lead the analysis of proposed projects to ensure reliability, resource efficiency, quality deliverables and cost-effectiveness.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist 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 Texas
• Write and negotiate proposals with clients or reviewing agencies
• Participate in client functions, trade shows and conferences Project Management
• Serve as Project Manager or Roadway Task Lead for large design projects, responsible for QA/QC and guiding project delivery
• Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants and other project partners to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget
• Responsible for the review and sealing of projects and supervising the work of other engineers
• Responsible for invoicing, managing and monitoring financial performance of project budgets using PM dashboard
• Build, develop and maintain positive client relationships
• Liaise with clients, agencies and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals Staff Leadership
• Supervise, lead and mentor junior staff
• Provide technical leadership for PS&E design projects
• Perform on technically complex projects and acts as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience managing large PS&E projects for rural or urban highways and roadways
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT's legal requirements, design/planning procedures, and PSE plan production
• Proven success in developing new clients and maintaining strong client relationships, coordinating project pursuits and proposal preparation
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Understanding of client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, invoicing and collecting accounts receivable
• Technical expert in all relevant areas of design and understanding of various design methods
• Experience in relevant design software, which may include Bentley MicroStation, GEOPAK, and OpenRoads
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
• TX PE license
• Minimum of 15 years highway/roadway design experience
• TxDOT Precertification 

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. 

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