OSP Engineering Manager at Stantec

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fiber Design, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Budget Management, Client Communication, Cross-Training, Operational Leadership, KPI Tracking, GIS, CAD, Permitting Coordination, Team Collaboration, Capacity Management, Change Order Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity The Engineering Manager will oversee design services such as fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), long-haul, hyperscale connectivity, and fiber rings in support of small cell infrastructure. This role is unique in that it combines program-level leadership (building workflows, cross-training teams, establishing QA/QC processes) with direct project management responsibilities as the fiber program grows. The Engineering Manager will both set the foundation for scalable fiber delivery and manage client projects to ensure successful execution, profitability, and client satisfaction. Working in close partnership with the Business Development (BD) team and Telecom Regional Leads, the Engineering Manager will ensure that client pursuits are supported by a scalable, reliable delivery model that positions Stantec as a trusted partner in the fiber industry. Your Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Lead the execution of the Fiber Design Action Plan, ensuring the successful rollout of FTTH, long-haul, hyperscale connectivity, and fiber ring design services. Develop and publish the Fiber Design Delivery Playbook, including SOPs, intake procedures, QA/QC checkpoints, permitting coordination workflows, and lessons learned. Partner with the BD team to align operational capabilities with client pursuits, proposals, and bundled offerings. Track and report KPIs specific to the fiber program (BD meetings, proposals, pilot project success, training completion, workflow adoption). Establish Stantec as a leader in fiber design delivery through operational excellence and client-focused service. Project Management – Fiber Projects Manage active fiber design projects from planning through close-out, ensuring adherence to scope, budgets, timelines, and quality standards. Coordinate project resources, schedules, and deliverables across supporting teams Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure high-quality deliverables are provided to clients. Lead client communications, calls, and status updates; provide exceptional customer service in alignment with BD strategies. Ensure project close-out deliverables are completed, documented, and submitted to clients. Operational Readiness & Resource Management Forecast and manage capacity for fiber design projects as the program scales. Lead cross-training initiatives to equip teams with fiber design skills (FTTH, long-haul, hyperscale connectivity, and small cell fiber rings). Oversee adoption of software and tools for fiber design (GIS, CAD, Lightspeed, permitting platforms). Coordinate subcontractors and vendors specific to fiber program delivery. Budget Oversight Develop and manage fiber project budgets; track expenses and financials. Provide monthly financial reports and forecasts for fiber delivery performance. Identify, request, and manage change orders as needed. Oversee invoicing, collections, and AR specific to fiber services. Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration Serve as the operational point of contact for all fiber program delivery. Coordinate bundled fiber offerings with Environmental, Energy, and Community Development teams as needed. Work hand-in-hand with BD to develop integrated proposals and client campaigns that highlight fiber as part of bundled services. Incorporate client and internal feedback into continuous fiber program improvement. Quality Assurance & Risk Management Implement quality control processes to ensure fiber deliverables meet or exceed industry standards. Conduct regular reviews and audits of fiber projects. Develop permitting matrices, readiness checklists, and risk mitigation SOPs tailored to fiber. Proactively address risks to minimize delays in fiber design delivery.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will oversee design services for fiber projects, ensuring successful execution, profitability, and client satisfaction. This role combines program-level leadership with direct project management responsibilities as the fiber program grows.