Senior Transit Project Manager
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.
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a creative and motivated Transit Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams in successfully delivering transportation infrastructure projects Emphasis will be placed on individuals with direct experience in Transit Planning, Transit Engineering, and Project Management. The selected candidate(s) will (1) manage multimodal transportation projects, (2) perform comprehensive planning, operations and design services for public transportation systems, (3) market clientele and build client relations, and (4) provide supervision and guidance to multimodal planning and engineering staff, assigning tasks, performing QC checks for accuracy and completeness, and maintaining project schedules. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, with a background in multimodal planning and engineering, with the ability to lead projects, manage within project scope and deliverables, provide compliant and technically sound strategies, manage, coach and mentor resources effectively, facilitate the stakeholder and engagement process, and effectively represent Stantec at client meetings and public events.
- Lead multi-disciplinary transportation teams to deliver transit projects.
- Lead the preparation of proposals and other transportation-related marketing efforts
- Support the transit sector with marketing and business development, including identifying upcoming opportunities while leveraging client and partner firm relationships
- Planning, designing, developing, and delivering capital infrastructure projects for local and regional transit and transportation clients.
- Building and strengthening relationships with clients, agencies, and project partners.
- Preparing fee proposals, negotiating with clients, and reviewing contracts.
- Serving as the primary client liaison and managing project teams to successfully deliver projects within the established scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions
- Reviews own work for quality assurance (QA) and coordinates with others to ensure quality control (QC) for all final products
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong oral and written communication skills a must
- Self-motivated and highly organized
- Direct experience in transit planning and engineering projects
- Comprehensive approach to challenges and problem-solving
- Experience managing multiple transportation projects, and maintaining an organized project file environment
- Effective in building and maintaining client relationships
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
- Working knowledge and experience using ArcGIS software platforms is preferred, Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is also preferred
- Adaptive to new software programs and web platforms (continual learner)
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Planning, Engineering, Environmental or related field.
- Prefer AICP or P.E. Certification.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience. relevant planning, design, and project management experience on transit infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Understanding of the FTA Project Development process and technical activities, including NEPA compliance, project justification analysis, and financial planning.
- Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
- Active membership and participation in professional societies is encouraged.
Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some travel to field work sites.
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.
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