Project Manager

Overview Project Manager
- Water
- (260000 E4) Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors who innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere.

About the Role
Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our busy Water team based in either our Christchurch or Dunedin offices. We are one of the few Engineering Consultancies in the country with in-house expertise in all disciplines required for water resource management. We provide a comprehensive array of services encompassing innovative conceptual planning, investigations and feasibility studies, environmental planning, financial, economic and energy modelling, risk assessment, design, procurement, asset management, refurbishment and enhancement. In addition to traditional engineering, design and construction management services, we have experience with complex design-builds, alliancing, programme management, information technology, asset management and business consulting. What You Will Do Work closely with our senior team of engineers, Contracts Managers and project managers to continue our project delivery track record. Support bids and proposals to ensure we can effectively deliver what we promise. What You Will Bring Ideally 5 years of experience in engineering/build project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure / three waters projects, working within high performing teams, and contributing to the financial success of a business. Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a high level of financial competency, and the ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task to meet deadlines. Experience working directly with clients to understand project briefs and deliver outcomes accordingly. Fostering team performance and being an effective and efficient communicator will be essential to your success. Ideally have achieved Project Management qualifications or be working towards a recognised qualification.

About Us
At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including: Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities Professional memberships Service recognition awards Mentorship Wellbeing and Connection Health insurance, income protection insurance, and life insurance Employee assistance program Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience Office Social Club and events

How To Apply
Please apply directly online. Applications close Friday 3 July 2026. Qualifications Primary

Location:
New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch Other Locations: New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin Organization: BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Individual Contributor Travel: No Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Jun 3, 2026 Req ID: 260000 E4 Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr