Federal Practice Leader - ( 2500006K ) **Description** Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists 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. At Stantec we build communities. Together with our US Federal clients we live, work, and raise our families in those local, national, or international communities. We design infrastructure, address environmental threats and support recovery from disasters to help secure our nation. We diligently explore our communities and clients’ needs and use our innovation, ethics, and passion to meet those needs. We actively support our veteran community and seek those who have served our nation, because they uniquely understand the sacrifice required to grow in a safe, secure, and sustainable manner. Our Nation is our community. Join us and help our communities stay secure and grow sustainably. **Your Opportunity** Stantec is seeking a Senior Consultant in our Water Business/Federal Program to drive U.S. federal business growth and delivery, with a particular focus federal clients across the Mountain West Region (Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska, and Oregon). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading/capturing program opportunities and delivery teams across Stantec’s business operating units (BOUs)/markets in the Mountain West. The position will predominantly support U.S. government agencies, nationwide and may support projects across our Water Infrastructure practice for industrial or municipal/state clients as well. This position requires a close working relationship with government officials and Stantec’s U.S. federal client account managers and federal BOU leaders and you will report to the Mountain West Regional Growth Leader. The successful candidate must have a background and deep understanding of delivering professional services to Federal clients across architectural-engineering (A/E) design, facilities engineering, environmental, and construction projects. The successful candidate must also have superb client relationship skills and an ability to win major A/E type contracts (Brooks Act-SF 330s) and/or other major program contracts including those via alternative delivery methods such as Design/Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Progressive Design Build project delivery. This role will assist in developing and implementing Stantec’s U.S. federal business growth strategies and objectives. The successful candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of our industry partners and competitors and must maintain excellent relationships with the ability to put together teams and equip them with the required resources to succeed. The duties of this role also include managing and maintaining our small business partnerships on major pursuits and our mentor-protégé relationships and specific opportunities to grow that partnership. As a leader of federal business development, the successful candidate will cultivate new and maintain existing partnerships and projects with federal government agency officials including, but not limited to, the Depart of Defense, Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Air Force Civil Engineering Command (AFCEC), Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, General Services Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and others. The successful candidate will apply an in-depth understanding of federal procurement processes and contracting mechanisms, including rules, regulations, and compliance requirements to help capture and win large, complex contracts/projects while helping to shape and implement the annual federal business development strategy. **Your Key Responsibilities** + Accountable for net revenue growth by identifying, developing, and capturing contracts. Assist in the execution of marketing and business development strategies to meet program growth targets and leverage the depth and breadth of Stantec’s capabilities. + 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 to promote consistent growth for Stantec, + Serve in contract/project leadership roles such as project manager, project technical lead, or other leadership/oversight roles. 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 + Leads a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities + Promote a strong culture of health and safety + Contribute to the development and execution of Account Management Plans by assisting Account Managers on annual program budgets and operation plans working across multiple BOUs. + 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. Key Performance Indicators + Annual organic growth of federal program, primarily within the Mountain West Region + Financial performance of project and task order assignments + Team development and growth with emphasis on key leadership roles – Contract Managers, Task Order Managers, Discipline Leads and their successors + Improved Quality and Consistency of Delivery + CPAR ratings/client satisfaction + Participate in successful large pursuits **Qualifications** **Your Capabilities and Credentials** + Experience in design and construction of civil works infrastructure projects including leadership experience + Ability to lead cross-functional team and facilitate interdepartmental cooperation across BOUs + Strategic mindset with the capacity to apply critical thinking and solve complex problems involving federal acquisition planning, contract formation, and execution tactics + Excellent organizational and verbal/written/presentation communication skills + Strong leadership, financial management, people management and team building skills + Proven and demonstratable skills in relationship building, management, influencing change, negotiation, and business development + Results-oriented individual who excels in a multi-disciplinary environment + Possesses excellent time management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources + Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation + Experience with Alternative Delivery Methods preferred + Ability to travel across the US as needed (30%) + Experience in working in an environment where project revenue is derived from personal contributions to the development of plans, specifications, details, reports, project management and delivery. **Education and Experience** + U.S Citizenship + Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related degree + Minimum 12 years of experience in the U.S. federal market with multiple federal agencies, and existing client relationships within those agencies + PE (Professional Engineer) certification preferred + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred _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. Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): **Salary Range(s):** * $174,100 - $269,800 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL * $186,800 - $289,500 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. **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-Washington-Bellevue **Other Locations** : United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Arizona-Chandler **Organization** : BC-2002 Water-US Northwest **Employee Status** : Regular **Job Level** : Manager **Travel** : Yes, 25 % of the Time **Schedule** : Full-time **Job Posting** : Jan 17, 2025, 9:13:12 AM **Req ID:** 2500006K #additional 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