Principal Consultant, Impact Fees

Principal Consultant, Impact Fees - ( 24000449 )DescriptionMany of the world’s top engineers, scientists, and management consultants come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O U.Your OpportunityManagement and Technology Consulting (MTC) is Stantec’s industry leading management consulting team, recognized in providing asset and organizational performance, financial, economic, funding, planning, as well as business and operational technology consulting services to communities and utilities across North America. We partner with our clients to tackle complex problems and design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their unique needs. Our team is comprised of experts in their fields that guide our work with analytical rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We are seeking a candidate to lead our impact fee practice providing leadership, delivery of strategic projects, and to drive growth of our impact fees service offerings across North America.Your Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with clients and potential clients to understand their needs and problems and apply MTC solutions to help grow Stantec’s impact fee practice.Lead and engage in the delivery of impact fee related financial and management projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality services on time and within budget.Work closely with regional and national leadership to identify and create opportunities for impact fee services nationally.Support business development for the MTC team and lead business development strategies for impact fees.Recruit, mentor, train, develop, and deploy technical talent.Work dynamically with project teams to identify best-fit solutions involving impact fee data gathering and methodologies.Work cooperatively with MTC teams preparing water and wastewater capacity charges for overlapping clients.Willingness to learn how to calculate utility-based impact fees.Prepare and present impact fee documentation and findings in public settings.Engage in the strategic planning of the MTC team, focused on growth of impact fee practice.Maintain and grow client relationships and lead responses to client requests.Maintain knowledge of impact fee legislation and industry standard methodologies.Serve as an independent reviewer of analysis prepared by peers or junior staff.Meet performance goals and objectives as assigned.QualificationsYour Capabilities and CredentialsDemonstrated technical proficiency in impact fees and utility financial programs.Strong network of active client contacts and relationships.Ability to manage and deliver complex assignments with a high degree of initiative.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and other business systems.Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.Self-starter capable of working independently and with a team.Ability to recommend and implement changes to policies and procedures.Strong attention to detail.Experience and ability to work across disciplines.Willingness to learn utility-based impact fees.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, finance, economics, statistics, data science, engineering, accounting, planning, or related fields. Master’s Degree is a plus.15 plus years professional experience in management consulting and / or with local government agencies related to impact fee calculation.Typical office environment working with computers. Remote office working arrangements may be negotiable. Willing to travel as needed; mostly regional. Travel may be up to 25%. Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are required.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties may be assigned or 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#J-18808-Ljbffr