Senior Consultant - Federal Water Projects (Raleigh)
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2OU.At Stantec we build communities. Together with our US Federal clients we live, work, and raise our families in those local, national, or international communities. We design infrastructure, address environmental threats and support recovery from disasters to help secure our nation. We diligently explore our communities and clients’ needs and use our innovation, ethics, and passion to meet those needs.We actively support our veteran community and seek those who have served our nation, because they uniquely understand the sacrifice required to grow in a safe, secure, and sustainable manner.Your OpportunityStantec is seeking a Senior Consultant in our Water Business/Federal Program to drive U.S. federal business growth and delivery, with a particular focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), primarily in the South Atlantic Division (SAD) across the Carolinas, Georgia, and Northern Florida.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading/capturing program opportunities and delivery teams across Stantec’s business operating units (BOUs)/markets in the South. The position will predominantly support the USACE South Atlantic Division but will also include other U.S. government agencies, nationwide, and may support projects across our Water Infrastructure practice for industrial or municipal/state clients as well. This position requires a close working relationship with the U.S. federal client account managers and the federal BOU leaders. The successful candidate must have a strong technical background and deep understanding of delivering full engineering, design and environmental services to specific clients. The successful candidate must also have superb client relationship skills and an ability to win major A/E type contracts (Brooks Act-SF 330s) and/or other major program contracts including those via the Design/Build delivery method.This role will assist in developing and implementing Stantec’s U.S. federal business growth strategies and objectives. The successful candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of our industry partners and competitors and must maintain excellent relationships with the ability to put together teams and equip them with required resources to succeed. Duties of this role also include managing and maintaining our small business partnerships on major pursuits and our mentor-protégé relationships and specific opportunities to grow that partnership.Your Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for net revenue growth by identifying, developing, and capturing contractsAssist in the execution of marketing and business development strategies to meet program growth targetsProvide guidance and support to Account Managers and Business Lines in identification and pursuit of major federal opportunities including providing critical input into client relationships and understanding, teaming, proposals and contractsServe in contract/project leadership roles such as project manager, project technical lead, or other leadership/oversight rolesOversight responsibilities include Commercial, Delivery, Project Management, Discipline, Resourcing, Risk Management, Training, Positioning and PursuitsTechnical depth may be utilized in a variety of QA/QC activities including Technical Design ReviewsOversee and align planning, allocation of resources, and technical development programsLeads a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilitiesPromote a strong culture of health and safetyAssist Account Managers on annual program budget and operation plan working across BOUsContribute to the development and execution of Account Management PlansOversee the development and use of management tools to assess program performance, strengths, and areas of improvementDevelop and implement risk management strategies related to commercial, delivery and qualityOversee the development of contract and major task order delivery teams with emphasis on key project leadership rolesContribute to Stantec’s ability to deliver quality and consistency in Program DeliveryAssist in development and maintaining strategic teaming partnerships including Contractors for alternate delivery opportunities, JV partner and small businesses.Key Performance IndicatorsAnnual organic growth of USACE program, primarily within the Carolinas, Georgia, and northern FloridaFinancial performance of programTeam development and growth with emphasis on key leadership roles – Contract Managers, Task Order Managers, Discipline Leads and their successorsImproved Quality and Consistency of DeliveryCPAR ratings/client satisfactionParticipate in successful large pursuitsYour Capabilities and CredentialsExperience in design and construction of civil works infrastructure including leadership experience in program and project managementPassion for civil works infrastructure and delivering on DoD missionExcellent organizational and verbal/written/presentation communication skillsStrong leadership, financial management, people management and team building skillsProven and demonstratable skills in relationships building, management, influencing change, negotiation and business developmentResults-oriented individual who excels in a multi-disciplinary environmentPossesses excellent time management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resourcesAbility to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovationExperience with Alternative Delivery Methods preferredAbility to travel across the US as needed (30%)Education and Experience:Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering, or a related degreeMinimum 12 years of experience in the U.S. federal market with multiple federal agencies, and existing client relationships within those agencies.PE (Professional Engineer) certificationThis 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.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 agreementsPrimary Location: United States | SC | CharlestonOrganization: 1755 Water-US South-Charleston SCEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: ReplacementTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 22/01/2026 07:01:56Req ID: 1003815additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
