Water Resources Project Manager

Water Resources Project Manager - ( 240003KD )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual for a Project Manager / Water Resources Scientist to join our growing team of water resources engineers and scientists in Overland Park, Kansas. The ideal candidate will be personally driven to achieve goals, detail oriented to complete actions, and personable to work with teams of subject matter experts. Work will occur within a team environment to achieve client goals, provide program vision, and execute projects related to flood risk data development to enhance community resiliency.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects simultaneously during the various processes of Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor, and Closeout.

Lead and communicate with teams of technical subject matter experts to execute project scope of work with high quality and meeting Stantec’s and client’s expectations.

Manage project budgets, schedules, files, and perform status reporting to clients.

Track and monitor resource allocations and workload projections on a portfolio of projects.

Provide analysis and management of project risks to proactively mitigate to prevent issues.

Work with clients and stakeholders to integrate best practices into existing and future projects.

Develop and maintain partnerships with a variety of stakeholders from local, state, and federal government as well as community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and private entities.

Travel 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong knowledge and proven application of project management principals and earned value management.

Excellence in data analysis and reporting project status or program status to leadership.

Relevant experience in working with multi-disciplinary project team.

Experience with developing and maintaining working relationships with stakeholders is a significant asset.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Proficiency with project management or data analytics software is a significant asset.

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical content to leadership personnel, clients, or community officials.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied sciences, geography, or planning is required.

Post-graduate degree or certificate with specialization in project management or floodplain management is expected.

5-10 years of work experience in flood risk analysis and mapping projects, project management, or project controls.

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.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Kansas-Overland Park

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 13, 2025, 1 : 52 : 50 PM

Req ID : 240003KD

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans