Federal Practice Leader

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. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations.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.Our Nation is our community. Join us and help our communities stay secure and grow sustainably. Grow with us, H20+U.Your OpportunityStantec is seeking a Senior Consultant in our Water BusinessFederal Program to drive U.S. federal business growth and delivery, with a particular focus federal clients across the Mountain West Region (Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska, and Oregon). The successful candidate will be responsible for leadingcapturing program opportunities and delivery teams across Stantec's business operating units (BOUs)markets in the Mountain West. The position will predominantly support U.S. government agencies, nationwide and may support projects across our Water Infrastructure practice for industrial or municipalstate clients as well. This position requires a close working relationship with government officials and Stantec's U.S. federal client account managers and federal BOU leaders and you will report to the Mountain West Regional Growth Leader.The successful candidate must have a background and deep understanding of delivering professional services to Federal clients across architectural-engineering (AE) design, facilities engineering, environmental, and construction projects. The successful candidate must also have superb client relationship skills and an ability to win major AE type contracts (Brooks Act-SF 330s) andor other major program contracts including those via alternative delivery methods such as DesignBuild, Construction Manager at Risk, and Progressive Design Build project delivery. 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 the required resources to succeed. The duties of this role also include managing and maintaining our small business partnerships on major pursuits and our mentor-protg relationships and specific opportunities to grow that partnership. As a leader of federal business development, the successful candidate will cultivate new and maintain existing partnerships and projects with federal government agency officials including, but not limited to, the Depart of Defense, Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Air Force Civil Engineering Command (AFCEC), Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, General Services Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and others. The successful candidate will apply an in-depth understanding of federal procurement processes and contracting mechanisms, including rules, regulations, and compliance requirements to help capture and win large, complex contractsprojects while helping to shape and implement the annual federal business development strategy.Your Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for net revenue growth by identifying, developing, and capturing contracts. Assist in the execution of marketing and business development strategies to meet program growth targets and leverage the depth and breadth of Stantec's capabilities.Provide 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 contracts to promote consistent growth for Stantec,Serve in contractproject leadership roles such as project manager, project technical lead, or other leadershipoversight roles. Oversight responsibilities include Commercial, Delivery, Project Management, Discipline, Resourcing, Risk Management, Training, Positioning and PursuitsTechnical depth may be utilized in a variety of QAQC 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 safetyContribute to the development and execution of Account Management Plans by assisting Account Managers on annual program budgets and operation plans working across multiple BOUs.Oversee 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 federal program, primarily within the Mountain West RegionFinancial performance of project and task order assignmentsTeam development and growth with emphasis on key leadership roles - Contract Managers, Task Order Managers, Discipline Leads and their successorsImproved Quality and Consistency of DeliveryCPAR ratingsclient satisfactionParticipate in successful large pursuitsYour Capabilities and CredentialsExperience in design and construction of civil works infrastructure projects including leadership experienceAbility to lead cross-functional team and facilitate interdepartmental cooperation across BOUsStrategic mindset with the capacity to apply critical thinking and solve complex problems involving federal acquisition planning, contract formation, and execution tacticsExcellent organizational and verbalwrittenpresentation communication skillsStrong leadership, financial management, people management and team building skillsProven and demonstratable skills in relationship 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%)Experience in working in an environment where project revenue is derived from personal contributions to the development of plans, specifications, details, reports, project management and delivery.Education and ExperienceU.S CitizenshipBachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related degreeMinimum 12 years of experience in the U.S. federal market with multiple federal agencies, and existing client relationships within those agenciesPE (Professional Engineer) certification preferredProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferredThis 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. 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Created: 2025-02-18