Senior Project Manager

Company: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager - ( 250001G1 )DescriptionGrounded in safety, quality, and ethics, Stantec's 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.This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to harness decades of experience to shape the future and be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, excellence, and a commitment to environmental and mining sustainability. Your leadership will not only elevate our projects but also empower communities by ensuring safe, sustainable practices.If you are a dynamic, results-driven professional with a vision for a more resilient future, we want to hear from you. Join us and take the next step in your career where your expertise will pave the way for transformative change.Join a forward-thinking team who are pioneers in environmental engineering and hydrogeology/hydrology, driving mining projects that protect natural resources while fostering innovation and responsible development. Our mission is to create impactful change.Your OpportunityStantec's Environmental Services Practice is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex mining and permitting projects across surface water and groundwater disciplines. This role is tailor-made for a dynamic leader who thrives on tackling environmental challenges, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to address environmental engineering and hydrogeology/hydrology issues and challenges. Regional areas of focus include Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Arizona.Your Key Responsibilities

• PROJECT LEADERSHIP: Overseeing a diverse portfolio of environmental, hydrogeologic/hydrologic, and geologic projects for both public and private sectors with a focus on the mining sector. Your extensive experience will guide teams in the successful design, permitting, and execution of complex resource initiatives. Direct and manage diverse projects, including environmental assessments, water system designs, and permitting initiatives for mining projects including both surface water and groundwater. Conduct proposal preparation (work scope, task-level budgeting, cost estimates), may perform calculations, gather or review information, or prepare standard sections of proposals.
• INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND PERMITTING: Applying your deep expertise in surface water and groundwater projects, from stormwater master planning and reservoir design to groundwater well installation, aquifer testing, and environmental assessments.
• CUTTING EDGE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS: Lead initiatives in baseline hydrologic assessments, groundwater modeling, and aquifer testing, ensuring innovative solutions that address current and future water challenges.
• STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION: Engaging with state and federal agencies, clients, and diverse stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and to craft creative, sustainable solutions tailored to each unique challenge.
• STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING: Oversee the design and implementation of water management systems-ranging from storm water master planning to flood inundation evaluations-to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• MENTORSHIP AND IMPACT: Sharing your hands-on experience to mentor junior staff and inspire innovative approaches to water management and environmental protection.
• TECHNICAL WORK: May include performing and leading project technical work; drafting technical reports including data entry/validation, developing tables and figures using analytical data and topographic/site maps, and QA/QC; preparing environmental permitting to conduct field work on groundwater sampling, drilling, well construction, soil logging and sample collection, other baseline surveys, and construction oversight.
• SITE VISITS: May include periodic field work, including mine or project site visits; coordinating and conducting field surveys, stream channel assessments, and natural community mapping; working with multidisciplinary teams to gather data; perform task management for sites undergoing assessment and/or active remediation.QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials

• MS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related Earth Sciences
• Licensed Professional Engineer/ Geologist preferred
• Minimum 10 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience
• At least 7 years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of small to large projects
• Robust portfolio of projects that could include mining, municipal water systems, and/or land development
• Proven expertise in tasks such as designing and implementing water monitoring networks, hydrologic baseline studies, flood inundation evaluations, and/or comprehensive permitting processes
• Experience with construction and mine reclamation oversight, remediation system operation and maintenance activities a plus, but not required
• Certifications and training in HAZWOPER, OSHA, and Mine Safety
• Good driving record and valid driver's license required.What We Offer:
  • Impactful Work: Influence high-stakes projects that drive environmental sustainability and community development.
  • Innovative Environment: Thrive in a culture that values creativity, advanced problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse team of experts who are as passionate about responsible development and environmental sustainability as they are about innovation and excellence.
  • Growth Opportunities: Leverage your extensive experience to mentor emerging talent and shape the future of environmental staff.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.Salary Range(s):
    • $137,300 - $205,900 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and ILThe 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-Utah-Salt Lake CityOther Locations : United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-Nevada-Elko, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Arizona-ChandlerOrganization : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US MountainEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : Yes, 10 % of the TimeSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Apr 7, 2025, 10:02:15 AMReq ID: 250001G1additionalStantec 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
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