We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Come join our Transportation Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique transportation projects.

Your Opportunity 

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Design Manager with 15+ years of experience working on mid-size to large roadway/highway/bridge design projects. This position will join our growing Programs and Construction Management (PMCM) team and be located in Nashville, TN. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to support the implementation of Nashville’s Choose How You Move Transportation Program. This is an excellent opportunity to pursue and manage progressive engineering projects of varying scale and complexity in Nashville and throughout Tennessee. You will oversee technical employees, work planning, technical design management and oversight, project delivery, quality management, contract administration, change management, and risk management. The ongoing success of our group will allow you to set the pace of your career.   

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams on projects from positioning to proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services Identify appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives. Manage contract tasks, track, and manage costs and schedule, and implement measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget. Contribute to initiatives to help advance our project design, operations, and business development Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards Represent Stantec and the project design team as a technical leader Grow internal and external networks to enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team Develop client relationships to facilitate project activities Establish, maintain, and promote partnerships in project pursuits

Your Capabilities and Experience 

Experience with the role of deputy design manager, design manager, and or quality manager on mid to large scale projects Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Experience leading the design and construction support of complex transportation projects Experience developing, negotiating, and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets Business development experience required Marketing skills required Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of technical and professional staff Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment Design-Build or other alterative project delivery experience 

Education and Credentials 

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering and project management experience on mid to large scale transportation projects Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field. Post graduate degree preferred 

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 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.

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