Hybrid Transit and Rail Project Manager – Account Manager

at Stantec

• Job title: Transit and Rail Project Manager – Account Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $141,500 - $227,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Project Manager managing transit and transportation projects for California clients. Leading client relations and project delivery for public transit agencies in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties on transit and transportation projects, including client and subconsultant coordination, schedule and budget management, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, ensuring client needs are met in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Lead and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of technical documents, including engineering drawings, reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction support deliverables.
• Maintain project budgets, establish cost controls, manage project schedules, and support monthly billing and forecasting.
• Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of multidisciplinary technical teams, guiding projects to successful completion.
• Ensure projects meet applicable agency standards and requirements and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC and Project Management frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal peer reviewers and discipline leads to ensure technical excellence and consistency.
• Liaise with public agencies, stakeholders, and partners to support project approvals, permits, and successful delivery.
• Support account management efforts for LA Metro and other Southern California transit agencies, aligned with Stantec’s Win, Do, Manage, and Grow pillars.
• Contribute to the development and execution of account plans, including client engagement strategies, pursuit planning, and relationship management.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with client project managers, technical staff, and leadership within California transit agencies.
• Participate in regular account team meetings and coordination efforts to align project delivery and growth strategies.
• Support proposal and pursuit activities, including scope development, fee estimates, schedules, and client interviews.
• Identify opportunities for cross‑discipline collaboration within the Transportation practice to better serve transit clients.
• Track and support active and future opportunities within existing on‑call contracts and upcoming transit programs.
• Maintain awareness of client priorities, capital programs, and procurement approaches relevant to California transit agencies.
• Establish, nurture, and support collaborative project delivery processes across disciplines.
• Coach and mentor project team members to support professional development and high‑quality delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a manner that protects the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company HSSE policies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing transportation or transit projects for public agencies.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive client relationships. An established network of client relationships with LA Metro and other local and regional transit agencies is a requirement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience supporting business development and pursuit activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of California public agency procurement and delivery processes is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in transportation or transit project delivery.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or event that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.