Major Projects Lead Stantec

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 APD project management specialists that are passionate about bringing transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking a Major Projects Lead for Infrastructure to join our Infrastructure team. The Major Projects Lead will have responsibility for top‑line growth, strategic pursuits, and managing risk across our portfolio of Major Projects.

The Major Project Lead works closely with the Director of Major Projects APD, Commercial Management Lead, Technical Delivery Director, Sector Leaders, and the Regional Growth Leads (RGLs). The Major Projects Lead will report to the Major Projects Director of Alternative Project Delivery.

The role can be based in any Stantec office location.

Your Key Responsibilities

Major Projects are defined as projects that have potential for significant financial and/or reputation impacts to Stantec and include all Alternate Project Delivery (APD) projects (Design Build, Progressive Design Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Public Private Partnership, Engineering, Procurement and Construction, Integrated Project Delivery and Alliances).

As Major Projects Lead (MPL), you will participate throughout all phases of APD projects including long‑range tracking, pursuit, delivery, and close out.

General Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Major Project Director of Alternative Project Delivery to bring their Major Projects through the risk review process and meetings.
• Attend reviews convened by other Business Lines where Infrastructure has a significant role in the project.
• Schedule and attend Corporate Governance Meetings.
• Facilitate assignment of the Commercial Management/Project Controls resources during the pursuit and project phase in partnership with the Commercial Management Lead.
• Facilitate assignment of the Quality Management and Technology Management resources during the pursuit and project delivery phases in partnership with the Technical Delivery Director.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage the overall APD portfolio and strategy, track projects early, and strategically select the best projects that reflect our goals in collaboration with the RGLs.
• Provide input on market conditions and long‑range plans for agencies, including delivery methods.
• Track leads and confirm pipeline entries with top‑tier contractors, maintaining contractor relationships.
• Keep current on contract terms, conditions, and project execution.
• Conduct the Go/No‑Go process for APD projects prior to risk reviews, ensuring approval based on teaming partner review, baseline contract terms, resource plans, and pursuit target levels.
• Track multi‑business line Major Projects and processes with other Business Line Major Project Leaders.
• Develop and enforce project best practices required for every project.
• Build and strengthen relationships with Project teams, cultivating a deep understanding of Stantec’s business and proactively improving risk management practices.
• Lead certain pursuits and projects to maintain strong industry status, targeting 50% utilization.

Education and Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of engineering, project management, leadership, and business development experience.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting; occasional business travel required.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $161,100.00 – $249,700.00 annually

Primary and Other Locations

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton

Other Locations: Canada | AB | Calgary