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Michael Watson

Examiner · DISC type sc
Senior Vice President, Major Projects Lead for Water at Stantec
📍 Sacramento, California, United States

As Senior Vice President at Stantec, Michael directs alternative project delivery for major water projects across North America, managing a portfolio exceeding $500M. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in creating design-build partnerships and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University-Sacramento.

He is an active member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and has served on the board of the Water Design Build Council, now known as the Water Collaborative Delivery Association, showing a commitment to advancing industry practices through collaboration.

His team successfully designed, procured, and constructed critical wastewater plant improvements in just 100 days.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Major Projects Lead for Water
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Tough To Convince
Process Oriented
Status Quo Seeker

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. Being observant comes to them naturally. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Alternative Project Delivery
His career focus is leading Design-Build and P3 water/wastewater projects. He is a recognized expert, shaping delivery methods through his role at Stantec and industry boards.
Water Infrastructure
He has over three decades of experience in complex water and wastewater treatment, water resources, and conveyance projects for municipal and industrial clients.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Senior Vice President, Major Projects Lead for Water
Stantec
5-2016 - 8-2022
Senior Vice President, Director of Alternative Project Delivery
Stantec
1-2009
Vice President, Director Design Build Americas G&I
MWH Global
In the press

Media appearances

Kiewit‑Stantec design‑build team breaks ground on groundwater remediation projects. Featured in Stantec News
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Education
1983 - 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS)
California State University-Sacramento
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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