Senior Project Manager, Site / Civil Engineer

Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities.

The result:

vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Your Opportunity Stantec's multi-disciplinary offices in South Florida has an opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager

• Site / Civil Engineering. Your role as Senior Project Manager
• Community Development is to manage the design and delivery of projects and to maintain relations with current and future clients within our community development business line.

This role may be located in Coral Gables, Miami, West Palm Beach, or Deerfield Beach. Florida. Typical projects include private and public sector projects: office, retail, hospitality, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments as well as local governmental projects. The ideal candidate will come with a background of supporting or leading the civil/site engineering aspects for a variety of projects, with a foundation of strong engineering/design skills. He/she will have been exposed to the entire project delivery process, including marketing/business development, client interaction, project management, internal team building and hands on design/engineering supervision. #CommDevFlorida Your Key Responsibilities

• Pursuing and winning new clients and projects.
• Organizing and leading project-related meetings and presentations.
• Coordinating with clients, team members, sub-consultants, and preparing detailed scope/fee proposals.
• Performing planning phase activities, including initial project research and investigations, assessment of project feasibility, and provide input to project team on civil engineering related issues.
• Performing and directing all aspects of civil engineering design including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control. Projects may include land development (all types/sectors), roadway/intersection design, hydrology/hydraulic stormwater modeling, hydraulic modeling of pipe networks, preparation of construction plans and related design reports.
• Preparing complete submission packages, supporting calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties; effectively facilitate the agency review/approval process.
• Supervising construction phase support services, including development of bidding and contract documents, field inspections, progress meetings, final certifications, etc.
• Monitoring and control project progress, staffing, budgets, and methods of analysis and objectives and keep client informed of progress, budget, work progress and challenges.
• Sourcing, attracting and developing new staff.
• Planning and executing QA/QC plans for individual projects. Your Capabilities and Credentials
• A track record of successful projects, and established network of key relationships in the South Florida area land development and A/E/C community.
• A strong background in both private and public sector projects including office, retail, hospitality, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments as well as local governmental projects, with the ability to coordinate the entire project effort, client interaction and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and build trust, rapport, and effective working relationships, both internally within a multidisciplinary team and externally, including making presentations to regulatory boards, shortlist selection committees, etc.
• An affinity for community involvement and visible local engagement is preferred to help promote the company's services and presence in the region.
• A strong working knowledge of civil engineering design, regulatory/permitting process and track record of successful project approvals and agency relationships.
• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to check work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as strong working knowledge of software programs which may include AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HydroCAD, and PondPack.
• Demonstrated project management and business development experience to nurture existing clients and develop new multi-disciplined opportunities to expand the practice including developing, recommending, and introducing innovation to our clients' projects.
• Complete understanding of all phases of contract administration and execution, including scope definition, contract terms/conditions, negotiation, financial project management and complete contract performance (schedule and financial). Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 15+ years of experience in relevant civil/site or land development engineering and project management.
• A Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

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 global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

• Pay Transparency:

• In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

• Benefits Summary:

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | FL | Coral Gables

• Organization:

• BC-2156 CommDev-US South

• Employee Status:

• Regular

• Business Justification:

• Replacement

• Travel:

• Yes

• Schedule:

• Full time

• Job Posting:

• 11/03/2026 04:03:25

• Req ID:

• 1004667 \#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.