Senior Design Manager - Transportation
We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management 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’s Northwest Transportation group has an immediate need for a full time, highly motivated Senior Design Manager with 15+ years of experience working on mid-size to large transportation projects as well as transit projects. This position is based in Bellevue, WA office.
This is an excellent opportunity to pursue and manage engineering projects using alternative delivery method of varying scale and complexity in Washington. You will oversee pursuits, technical employees, work planning, technical design management and oversight, project delivery, quality management, contract administration, change management, and risk management. The ongoing success of our group will allow you to set the pace of your career.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to initiatives to help advance our project design, operations, and business development
- Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider
- Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams on projects from positioning to proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services
- Represent Stantec and the project design team as a technical leader
- Identify appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives. Manage contract tasks, track, and manage costs and schedule, and implement measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management
- Grow internal and external networks to enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team
- Develop client relationships to facilitate project activities
- Establish, maintain, and promote partnerships in project pursuits
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) design and management experience a plus
- Marketing skills required
- Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of technical and professional staff
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment
- Design-Build or other alterative project delivery experience
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field. Post graduate degree preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in the State of Washington (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering and project management experience on mid to large scale transportation or transit projects
- Experience with the role of deputy design manager, design manager, and or quality manager on mid to large scale projects
- Experience leading the design and construction support of complex transportation and/or transit projects
- Experience developing, negotiating, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Business development experience required
Typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary 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 other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.