Program Manager

About this role

Program Manager

Walnut Creek, CA

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

As a Program Manager in Stantec you will lead a team and ensure adherence to the mission and objectives of the assigned program. You will have leadership responsibility for an integrated program team composed of both client and consultant staff. Duties of the Program Manager include client coordination, providing day-to-day guidance to multi-disciplined teams in a co-located Program Management Office (PMO) environment, typically located at a client facility. You will assist owners/clients with execution of the program, addressing strategy and delivery challenges and supporting internal client departments as may be required. You will oversee implementation of program delivery procedures and processes and confirm the program team’s performance against stated objectives.

The Program Manager oversees all services provided by an integrated team, including but not limited to: general program and project management services (scheduling, cost controls, risk management, change management, document control, interface management, engineering management etc.), preliminary design, subject matter expert technical support on projects, regulatory and permitting support, technical studies to support planning and design efforts, procurement of design and construction, construction management, operations & maintenance liaison, operations and maintenance readiness, community outreach and communications, project and program delivery strategy, funding strategy and training/knowledge transfer.

The Program Manager is responsible to track and manage delivery performance (cost, schedule, quality) on each project and the overall program.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Advising and assisting the client in the development, management, and execution of the program.
• Leading and overseeing the work of a multi-disciplinary client, consultant, and sub-consultant team.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the client and working as part of an integrated Client/Consultant Leadership Team.
• Overseeing the effective mobilization and set-up of the program in conjunction with the Stantec Mobilization Manager.
• Implementation of a robust governance structure to ensure adherence to a rigorous approach to project and program management.
• Implementation of program methodologies for project evaluation and selection of appropriate delivery models.
• Establishment of a performance reporting framework including the development of key performance indicators and associated reports/dashboards.
• Pro-actively identifying client needs and programmatic initiatives required to address potential program delivery risks and challenges.
• Assisting the client in development of its staff through implementation of best practices, training classes and knowledge transfer.
• Developing, negotiating, and managing consultant services authorizations for program management services.
• Overseeing administration of the management consultant services contract including management of change orders, amendments, task order renewals, and invoicing working with Stantec Finance and Accounting support staff.
• Compliance with all Stantec internal processes and procedures including preparation of reports and other deliverables as required by internal delivery governance requirements.
• Preparing or overseeing preparation of reports and other deliverables defined in the contract scope of services.
• Management of subconsultants, including negotiating of subcontract agreements, review of invoices, and compliance with any Diverse, Local, and Small Business Enterprise requirements by the client.
• Reviewing consultant and contractor submittals including technical and contractual documents.
• Providing programmatic and technical support related to client governing bodies and various other departments.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey program and project delivery needs to the client and to formulate those needs into comprehensive proposals.
• Must demonstrate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects and activities simultaneously.
• The position involves work associated with critical infrastructure; therefore, a client background check is required.
• Strong technical understanding of water and wastewater utility infrastructure, organizations and processes required.
• Knowledgeable in relevant areas of pre-construction and construction including understanding of various design and construction contracting methods and processes.
• Experience supporting sales processes for acquisition of new program opportunities and startup of new capital infrastructure programs is desirable.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field required
• 20+ years experience in the delivery of water/wastewater projects/programs.
• 10+ years leading large water/wastewater programs ($1B or higher) with a large construction management element featuring traditional and collaborative delivery methods.
• MS in Engineering or MBA
• PMP / PgMP (PMI)
• Design-Build Professional (DBIA) or Associate DBIA
• Experience with collaborative delivery models (e.g., CMAR/CMGC, Progressive Design-Build) 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.

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.

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Pay Range:

• Locations in NYC & Various CA, CT, NJ Areas-$226,700.00 - $351,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | CA | San Francisco Other Locations: United States | CA | Walnut Creek Organization: 2249 Water-US PMCM-San Francisco CA Employee Status: Regular Management Level: Individual contributor Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 19/10/2026 10:10:31 Req ID: 1008390