Federal Alternative Project Delivery (APD) Program Lead, Department of Defense (DoD)

Stantec is seeking a senior executive to lead the growth, strategy, and execution of its US Federal Alternative Project Delivery (APD) Program for Department of Defense client accounts globally and select civilian agency accounts to include GSA PBS, FHWA, Department of Interior, etc, Stantec’s primary role in APD is as a designer of record (DOR) in a subcontractor role to a general contractor. 

The APD Program Lead will be responsible for establishing Stantec as a premier DOR partner for the planning, procurement, delivery, and execution of alternative delivery solutions, including Design-Build (DB), ECI and IDAC DB, Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design Build to Budget (DB2B), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Public-Private Partnerships (P3), and other collaborative delivery models and innovative construction methods. The role will focus on expanding Stantec's presence in large, complex military infrastructure, resilience, and installation modernization programs in addition to mega programs for civilian agencies to include CBP Land Ports of Entry, FHWA major transportation programs, etc.,

This individual will provide executive leadership across business development, client engagement, capture, program delivery, governance and oversight, and organizational development while serving as the firm's principal US Federal APD leader which includes Other Transaction Authority (OTA) innovative delivery methods. 

The Stantec APD portfolio, including our US Federal programs, is one of the highest risk delivery methods and programs in Stantec and our industry. Managing the risk is highly dependent on the general contractors we maintain relationships and terms and conditions with and the quality of project managers we deploy to the portfolio. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

APD Strategy & Market Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for Stantec's DoD and civilian agency Alternative Project Delivery program.
• Identify emerging APD trends, acquisition strategies, and contracting opportunities across DoD and civilian agencies.
• Position Stantec to compete for large-scale military and civilian agency infrastructure, resilience, and installation modernization utilizing alternative delivery models.
• Serve as the executive sponsor for priority APD pursuits and strategic client engagements.
• Partner with Federal leadership to establish APD growth targets, investment priorities, and market expansion strategies.

Client Development & Industry Engagement

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and other Federal agency stakeholders.
• Educate clients on the value, risk, and benefits of the correct alternative delivery methods.
• Participate in industry forums, professional organizations, and APD working groups.
• Engage with Stantec’s strategic construction partners/GC accounts, developers, concessionaires, and specialty contractors to strengthen and grow Stantec’s strategic teaming relationships.
• Serve as Stantec's executive representative for APD initiatives throughout the Federal marketplace.

Alternative Delivery Program Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of major APD pursuits and projects from opportunity identification through delivery.
• Support development of procurement strategies, delivery models, risk allocation approaches, and commercial frameworks.
• Advise project teams on best practices related to Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, DB2B, and P3 delivery.
• Lead APD governance and monthly project reviews, lessons learned, and portfolio management activities.
• Ensure alignment between pursuit strategy, commercial objectives, technical execution, and client outcomes.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The APD Program Lead will build and lead a high-performing APD practice within Stantec's Federal business and help scale organizational capability to support future growth.

Leadership Expectations:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Federal APD practitioners, program managers, project managers, and pursuit leaders.
• Establish a culture focused on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and delivery excellence.
• Provide coaching to teams on APD best practices, procurement strategies, and client engagement approaches.
• Create leadership development opportunities for emerging Federal leaders.
• Assist with recruiting and retaining top APD and Federal program delivery talent.
• Serve as an executive sponsor/mentor for major pursuits and strategic programs.

Organizational Development Responsibilities:

• Establish Federal APD standards, p