Project Manager-Thermal Generation

Stantec

Environmental Science

San Antonio, TX - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

As Project Manager for Stantec's Energy & Resources, you lead multi-discipline teams on thermal generation projects in the Texas and Southwest US. You drive project delivery for Owner’s Engineer or Detailed Engineering services across reciprocating engines, simple cycle, combined cycle, or repowering efforts. You’ll balance client needs, risk, and execution while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. This role also supports business development and guides projects through North American energy transition initiatives.

Compensation / Benefits

medical, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health saving accounts
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Responsibilities

Provide project management leadership toEnergy & Resources projects and programs
Coordinate with leaders, discipline leads, and external stakeholders (clients, regulators, vendors, subcontractors)
Support project management best practices and alignment with the company framework
Ensure alignment and consistency of project execution across teams and offices
Foster client satisfaction and mentor staff to strengthen PM capability
Monitor resources, schedules, budgets, and quality; address execution gaps
Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement and industry best practices
Support leadership in resource management, recruitment, succession planning, and PM/Project Leader development
Lead or support proposals and business development efforts
Achieve utilization targets as agreed annually
Travel to US and Canadian offices and client sites as required
Work primarily in an office setting with occasional field or site work

Key requirements

Engineering design and construction experience with power plant projects
Expertise in project management including team leadership, resource management, scheduling, controls, reporting, and document controls
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication with cross-functional teams
Experience with EPC, DBB, ECI delivery models
Knowledge of multi-discipline engineering services for energy projects
Business development, proposal, and budget development experience
Registered Professional Engineer preferred but not required
Ability to travel domestically and in Canada
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft 365; advanced Excel beneficial
Residency in Texas with ability to work in Houston office; valid driver’s license; drug/alcohol screen may be required

strong interpersonal skills collaborator and team player problem-solving mindset project management scheduling and project controls budget and resource management

Description

As Project Manager for Stantec's Energy & Resources, you lead multi-discipline teams on thermal generation projects in the Texas and Sou…

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