Stantec's Buildings team aims to be the world's leading integrated design practice, enhancing quality of life globally through design. The Engineering Manager will oversee design services for fiber infrastructure, combining program-level leadership with project management to ensure scalable fiber delivery and successful client project execution.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in fiber design delivery (FTTH, long-haul, hyperscale, fiber rings).
- Proven ability to create and scale operational programs, including SOPs, playbooks, and training curricula.
- Experience managing fiber projects across multiple jurisdictions, including permitting and utility coordination.
- Proficient in MS Suite; experience with GIS, CAD, and workflow tools required.
- Experience with online document systems, such as Oracle and Siterra, is a plus.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in telecom, fiber, or utility infrastructure program/project management with financial responsibility.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 cross-training initiatives to equip teams with fiber design skills (FTTH, long-haul, hyperscale connectivity, and small cell fiber rings).
- Implement quality control processes to ensure fiber deliverables meet or exceed industry standards.
Other
- Occasional overtime may be required.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
- Travel: Yes
- Serve as the operational point of contact for all fiber program delivery.
- Lead client communications, calls, and status updates; provide exceptional customer service in alignment with BD strategies.
