Senior Project Manager - Federal Program
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager -
Engineering
Operations Manager
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s water team is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help drive US Federal business growth and delivery, with a particular focus on the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), primarily in the North Atlantic Division (NAD).
The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing program opportunities and leading delivery teams across Stantec’s business operating units (BOUs)/markets in the Northeast. The position will predominantly support the USACE North Atlantic Division but will also include other US Government agencies, nationwide. This position requires a close working relationship with the US federal client account managers and the federal BOU leaders.
The successful candidate must have a strong technical background and deep understanding of delivering full engineering, design, and environmental services to specific clients. The successful candidate must also have superb client relationship skills and a proven record in winning major A/E type contracts (Brooks Act-SF 330s) and/or other major program contracts including Design Build.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of marketing and business development strategies to meet Program growth targets.
- Provide guidance and support to Account Managers and Business Lines in identification and pursuit of major federal opportunities including providing critical input into client relationships and understanding, teaming, proposals, and contracts.
- Oversight responsibilities include Commercial, Delivery, Project Management, Discipline, Resourcing, Risk Management, Training, Positioning, and Pursuits.
- Technical depth may be utilized in a variety of QA/QC activities including Technical Design Reviews
- Oversee and align planning, allocation of resources, and technical development programs.
- Promote a strong culture of health and safety.
- Assist Account Managers on annual program budget and operation plan working across BOUs.
- Contribute to the development and execution of Account Management Plans
- Oversee the development and use of management tools to assess program performance, strengths, and areas of improvement.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies related to commercial, delivery, and quality
- Oversee the development of contract and major task order delivery teams with emphasis on key project leadership roles
- Contribute to Stantec’s ability to deliver quality and consistency in Program Delivery
- Assist in development and maintaining strategic teaming partnerships including Contractors for alternate delivery opportunities, JV partner, and small businesses.
- Financial performance of program
- Improved Quality and Consistency of Delivery
- CPAR ratings/client satisfaction
- Participate in successful large pursuits.
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