Deputy Design Manager - Transportation, Major Projects

By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Our award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors — airports, transit and rail, ports and marine, highway and bridge, including complex bridges, interchanges, and managed toll projects. 

Join our Major Projects Team of project management specialists that are passionate to bring transformational project solutions to life.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. 

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Design Manager in the delivery of transportation design build projects across North America for large and mid-size construction. May mentor junior employees, assist with work planning, technical design management and oversight, project delivery, quality management, contract administration, change management, and risk management.  This position can be based in any of Stantec's Florida offices and will require the ability to travel regionally as needed, especially to other Stantec and client offices within Florida.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to initiatives to help advance our project design, operations, and business development
• Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies
• Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider
• Manage specific task groups or discipline areas within projects and ensure deliverables are produced on time and to quality standards.
• Assist in establishing project objectives, procedures, and performance standards
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on major) projects from positioning to proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services
• Perform internal quality reviews and constructability checks prior to submission to clients.
• Track and report on progress of design packages, schedules, and budgets under the guidance of the Design Manager.
• Provide technical leadership on assigned portions of major projects and act as secondary support for client interactions, escalating to the Design Manager as appropriate.
• Assist with risk and change management tracking, supporting the Design Manager in implementing mitigation strategies.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and designers by providing guidance and technical direction.
• Support efforts to grow internal and external networks to enhance Stantec’s reputation and assist with talent recruitment.
• Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management and quality management  

Your Capabilities and Credentials 

• Experience serving as a Deputy Design Manager or in a design coordination role on large, complex transportation projects.Experience in the preparation of presentations utilizing PowerPoint
• Experience contributing to the development and management of project scopes, schedules, and budgets Business development and Proposal Writing experience preferred
• Ability to mentor and support junior technical staff Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment
• Experience with APD projects across a region or nationally is preferred

Education And Experience

• Minimum of fifteen (5) years of progressive engineering and project management experience on large transportation projects, experience with APD projects and or resident engineering preferred
• Completion of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree at an accredited institution, MS in relevant technical or management area preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed or ability to get within 6 months, and the ability to get licensed in states as needed to support the assigned pursuit

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.

We are managing complex, large-scale commercial projects from conceptual planning through design, construction, and occupancy. Join our construction management team to collaborate on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. 

About Stantec

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.