Principal Design Solutions Manager

Stantec's Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country.

We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400+ water specialists collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.

With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia's water solutions?

Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, presenting the opportunity for a Principal Design Manager based in our Brisbane office.

This position is crucial for providing technical expertise and leading technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical solution for key water and wastewater projects in Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, program and coordinate studies, investigation, design and construction management projects as Design Manager or Project Technical Lead, to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to high quality standards.
• Bring technical acumen to the development of solutions that meet our clients' needs, driving value into our solutions.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients by delivering valuable business solutions and understanding the client's business.

A Day in the Life of a Principal Design Manager

• Coordinate all multi-disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.
• Deliver outputs on time and to an appropriate quality.
• Bring a can-do solution-focussed attitude to our projects.
• Leading engineering projects and managing internal engineering disciplines as well as subcontractors.
• Support our delivery teams during design and construction, acting in a senior leadership and management role on projects. Develop strong client relationships.
• Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on all aspects of water and wastewater projects.
• Focus on the development of our water and wastewater project delivery expertise, locally and across the ANZ business.
• Identify opportunities and develop high-level relationships with our key utility clients and future water-focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies.
• Assist in the pursuit and proposal phase of key business development opportunities.
• Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposals and ensuring that proposals are prepared to a high standard.
• Facilitating design coordination and review meetings with clients and stakeholders, including knowledge of engineering assurance processes and a systems approach to design reviews.
• Prepare contract technical specifications, scope of works and technical schedules.

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant Engineering field along with CPEng and RPEQ (or ability to obtain).
• Atleast 10 years civil or process-mechanical water infrastructure engineering experience – design and construction.
• Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
• Highly developed problem-solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes that arise.
• Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects.
• Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
• Professional Memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Join a community of talented individuals who strive to make a positive impact on people's lives.