Stanley Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager and associate Arizona leader to help shape the future of our growing Arizona and National Water practice. This role combines project management excellence with client development, strategic leadership, and mentoring. While leading the successful delivery of municipal, utility, and industrial water and wastewater projects, you will also play a key role in expanding client relationships, influencing market strategy, identifying new service opportunities, and helping grow our team.
Stanley is a highly collaborative, open management organization which empowers leaders. The role of Senior Project Manager and Arizona Market Sector Leader offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the direction of the Water Market by helping guide business development, technical growth, hiring, mentoring, and strategic decision-making.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects from planning through construction.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and project financial performance.
- Serve as the primary client contact and build trusted client relationships.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines.
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering; M.S. in Civil or Environmental.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona or ability to obtain within six months.
- Minimum 20 years of relevant experience including at least 15 years as a Project Manager.
- Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects.
Market Leadership & Growth:
- Help shape and execute the growth strategy for Stanley's Arizona, Southwest and National Water Markets.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with water clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Client Service Managers and technical leaders to identify, capture, and win new work.
- Participate in client meetings, proposals, interviews, conferences, and strategic planning.
- Help identify emerging service areas and prioritize investments in technical capabilities.
- Influence hiring decisions and support the growth of a high-performing Arizona Water team.
Team Development & Leadership:
- Mentor and coach engineers and project managers.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative culture.
- Identify training opportunities and support technical and leadership development.
- Promote cross-office collaboration and leverage Stanley's national resources.
Technical & Strategic Leadership:
- Provide leadership on complex water and wastewater programs.
- Guide technical standards, delivery approaches, and best practices.
- Champion innovation, digital delivery, asset management, and emerging technologies.
- Active participation in water-wastewater professional societies including serving on committees and preparing and presenting technical papers.
Ideal candidate:
- Enjoys building client relationships and growing business.
- Interested in mentoring future leaders and influencing strategy.
- Wants a leadership role without unnecessary organizational layers.
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where initiative is valued.
Work-Life Balance
We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineer license in Arizona or ability to obtain one within six months
- Minimum 20 years of relevant experience, including at least 15 years as a Project Manager
- Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects
What We Do
Stanley Consultants is a global consulting engineering firm with over 110 years of experience. They provide innovative design, engineering, and program management services across various sectors, including energy, civil infrastructure, federal, and industrial markets. With a presence in 120 countries and all 50 U.S. states, the firm focuses on developing sustainable and efficient solutions to improve lives and support complex infrastructure projects worldwide.
