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Stantec North America Sector Leader - Water Treatment - Flexible Location in Washington
North America Sector Leader - Water Treatment - Flexible Location - ( 2500004B )
Description
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
An exciting opportunity is available within Stantec’s North America water team for the position of Water Treatment Sector Leader. In this leadership role, you can apply your passion for technical excellence and innovation, lead and develop top talent, and lend your voice to our collaborative leadership culture that empowers our people to redefine what’s possible. As a sector leader you will leverage your knowledge of industry drivers and trends to strategically grow our technical capabilities and differentiate Stantec among our peers. You will lead a community of practice that fosters knowledge transfer, encourages innovation, and connects subject matter experts to pursuits and projects that inspire our people and transform communities. You will also support business development and growth by engaging with key clients, creating technical differentiators for our water treatment pursuits, and supporting a strong industry brand and presence.
This position is open to any of our locations across North America
Primary Focus Areas
Community of Practice – Lead and develop a community of practice that shares knowledge and leverages subject matter experts and thought leadership to position, win, deliver, and innovate in the sector. Attract and recruit top talent to Stantec, and proactively develop our team within the sector through mentorship, coaching and career development.
Strategy – Maintain knowledge of sector-related industry drivers and trends, regulations, and technologies across North America and globally. Use this knowledge to (1) identify and prioritize opportunities to support our clients with emerging challenges; (2) strategically grow our technical capabilities and people resources to meet client needs; and (3) foster a strong industry brand that differentiates Stantec among our peers.
Branding – Develop and implement branding strategies to promote Stantec and the sector in the industry. Provide thought leadership and take on leadership roles in national and international professional trade organizations. Manage effective conference participation, within North America and abroad, to maximize and elevate Stantec’s brand presence.
Delivering Excellence – Recruit and retain a distributed team of exceptional sector professionals, across all career levels and geographies. Connect sector practitioners with project managers and delivery experts to plan and deliver high quality, innovative solutions. Work with delivery leaders and Water’s Innovation Leader to support the development of digital delivery tools, innovative approaches, and new technologies.
Positioning and Pursuit – Collaborate with Stantec’s growth leaders and account managers to (1) develop relationships with key clients and increase client awareness of our capabilities, (2) connect internal subject matter experts and technical leaders to strategic pursuits, (3) develop winning technical approaches, and (4) identify new project opportunities related to priority sector growth areas.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Key qualifications and experience typical of the Sector Leader role include the following:
Ability to lead and inspire teams with a strong commitment to meeting goals and upholding Stantec’s values: we put people first; we are better together; we do what is right; and we are driven to achieve
Experienced and visible industry leader in delivering complex water treatment projects who is knowledgeable of sector technical strategies. Technical proficiency recognized as being at the highest level of their field.
Thinks strategically and proactively about the range of market, business, and/or economic issues likely to impact the sector. Develops strategies to get in front of market trends and capitalize on opportunities to grow our capabilities within the sector.
Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports innovation. Leads the development and implementation of emerging technologies and approaches within the sector.
Skilled in collaborating with other technical disciplines to bring added value to projects.
Located in North America (United States or Canada).
Ability to travel throughout North America and globally.
Education and Experience
20 years of experience leading technical delivery for water treatment projects, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related field, from an accredited institution. Master’s or PhD degree, preferred.
Professional licensure or willing to obtain licensure within one year in state of residency.
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.
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Salary Range(s):
NYC $241,500/Outside NYC $191,700 - NYC $374,300/Outside NYC $297,100 Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NY
$210,900 - $326,800 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL
$226,200 - $350,600 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC
SF Area $241,500/CA Other Areas $210,900 - SF Area $374,300/CA Other Areas $350,600 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)
The 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.
- Washington state employees are eligible to accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked except for Seattle employees who accrue sick leave in accordance with the city’s paid sick leave 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-Colorado-Denver
Other Locations : United States-California, United States, United States-Washington, United States-New York, United States-District Of Columbia, United States-Maryland, United States-Hawaii
Organization : BC-2558 Water-US Management
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Manager
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jan 13, 2025, 8:34:23 AM
Req ID: 2500004B
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