About This Role
This role involves both technical project engineering and business leadership within the Community Development team. You will work on a variety of projects, contributing to design, calculations, and document preparation, while also focusing on client acquisition and project backlog management. The position suits an engineer who is passionate about empowering communities and redefining what is possible in urban and rural development.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead for the project team
- Develop and manage the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
- Coordinate with the geomatics team and obtain appropriate record data required to assemble complete and accurate base information
- Prepare and revise documentation for various project phases from feasibility analysis to construction close-out, including grading, drainage, wet utility, street improvements, and other civil engineering design documents
- Prepare concept design alternatives considering site constraints and project objectives to evolve the project layout
- Prepare three-dimensional models of civil systems and provide markups/direction for junior engineers/designers
- Prepare construction quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis
- Lead the preparation and coordination of project specifications and construction documents
- Participate in constructability review
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects
- Assist with processing project documentation to approval and permit availability
- Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors
- Work with the team to prioritize workload and schedule on multiple projects
- Work in the office at least four days a week
Requirements
- Requisite knowledge and application of agency and industry applicable codes
- General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
- Strong knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies
- Possess excellent time-management skills
- Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, locally accepted hydrology and hydraulic programs, etc.)
- Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Minimum of 7 years of experience
Nice to have:
- Local project resume and experience strongly preferred
- Experience in supervising junior staff in execution of project deliverables is preferred
Important Details
- Schedule: Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
About the Company
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of its partners and interested parties drive it to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing cities and infrastructure. The company innovates at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere.
