Regional Sector Leader, Wastewater Treatment, US North

Regional Sector Leader (RSL) - Wastewater TreatmentCommunities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.The Regional Sector Leader (RSL) is an integral role within our water regional leadership team, directing our work with technical rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for solving the world's greatest water challenges. In this role, you will combine strategic leadership with deep technical expertise to grow Stantec's wastewater treatment practice, develop top talent, and strengthen our presence with key clients and in the broader industry.RSLs leverage their understanding of market trends, regulatory drivers, and clients' needs to strategically grow our technical capabilities and differentiate Stantec among our peers. You will support business development by engaging directly with clients, influencing pursuits, and creating technical differentiators, while elevating Stantec's brand through thought leadership and industry engagement.This role focuses on growing our wastewater treatment capabilities and portfolio in the US North region

spanning from New England to Virginia along the East Coast, around the Great Lakes, and extending west to the Dakotas and Nebraska. Reporting directly to the North America Wastewater Treatment Sector Leader, you will play a pivotal role in translating our broader North American strategy into actionable initiatives for the region, closely collaborating to align resources, technical capabilities, and business growth objectives.Your Key Responsibilities:Identifying and supporting the win of strategic pursuits in collaboration with local business leadersActing as the liaison between regional teams and the North America Wastewater Treatment Sector Leader to align technical capabilities and resourcesReinforcing our brand as a leader in wastewater treatment through active participation in industry organizations, conference participation, publications, webinars, and strategic client engagementProviding leadership, mentorship, and direction to wastewater treatment professionals across the regionLeading technical delivery of wastewater treatment planning and/or design projects. Regularly engage with clientsActively participating in industry associationsLeveraging your understanding of industry drivers, market trends, and legislative requirements in the US North to support and grow our wastewater treatment portfolioIdentifying how technology changes that affect our clients and our businessCollaborating across the region to share knowledge and resourcesContributing to our North America Wastewater Treatment Team implementing our strategy across the continent and bringing services and specialists from the broader Stantec organization to our clientsHelping recruit, retain, and inspire a team of wastewater treatment professionals, at multiple levels, with exceptional technical skillsEngaging in delivery of wastewater projects as a subject matter expert, leveraging your expertise, industry best practices, and new or innovative technologiesWorking closely with sector leaders, regional growth teams, project developers, and the Stantec Institute for Water Technology and Policy to leverage internal resources and match them up with projects and pursuits where they can bring valueConsistently demonstrating a commitment to the health and safety culture within StantecYour Capabilities and Credentials:Demonstrated understanding of the wastewater market and industry trends with established working relationships with pertinent organizationsExperienced industry leader in delivering complex wastewater treatment projects with a high degree of technical proficiencyAbility to lead and inspire teams with a strong commitment to meeting goals and upholding Stantec's values and policiesStrong understanding of the US North market, including established relationships with industry organizations and clientsThinks strategically about the technologies, regulations, range of market, business and/or economic issues likely to impact the sector. Uses this information to develop strategies for sector development and growthProven experience in client communications and technical proposal writingCommitted to health, safety, and environmentEmbraces inclusion and diversity and integrates it into strategy and cultureHighly organized and self-motivated, collaborative, success driven, enthusiastic, and possesses the highest degree of integrityLocated in the US North, with the ability to travel throughout North AmericaEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering or related fieldMaster's degree, preferredLicensed Professional Engineer (PE), preferred15 years of directly relevant experience