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By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Our award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors — hospitals, airports, and entire university campuses; infrastructure like mass transit and water-treatment facilities; and energy and resource assignments, from mines to wind farms.
Join an award-winning team of engineers, scientists, program managers, project managers, and construction inspectors that are passionate to bring transformational project solutions to life.
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.
As a Construction Manager, the candidate will be Stantec’s front-line agent on-site with our client, overseeing the client’s construction contractor(s). The construction manager will work closely with the Stantec Project Managers and with the project-specific design teams. The candidate will be in close coordination with the Client's Project Managers and the Client's Operations and Maintenance staff as this role oversees the work of the respective contractors at active water and wastewater treatment facilities as well as pipeline projects, roadway upgrades, and heavy civil works projects. The construction manager provides critically important coordination to minimize impacts to the operations of our clients. Developing rapport with the client staff will be key. The position ensures project goals and objectives are met, administers the owner’s construction-related contracts, and coordinates project delivery with internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in constructability reviews
Participate in bid reviews
Coordinate with Public Outreach, Real Estate, Permitting, Controls, and other functions as necessary
Oversees the issuance of all contract correspondence to the construction contractor
Recommends construction contractor payment applications
Oversees the construction change management process
Administers the construction contract by interpreting and enforcing contract documents and verifying quality and safety goals are met
Coordinates with inspection staff and outside testing and inspection resources
Attend weekly construction coordination meetings, preconstruction walks, in-progress site visits, punch walks, and construction closeout
Manage the review and approval of submittals, request for information, design clarifications and other construction related documents
Review Contractor’s construction schedule
Coordinate field surveys
Monitor and report progress of construction
Coordinate with governing agencies
Recommend acceptance of substantial and final completion
Oversee equipment testing, training, startup, closeout, and warranty tasks
Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions
Working in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following PMO and company health and safety guidelines and policies and supporting contractor health and safety performance
Complete miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proficient in MS Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent organization skills, capacity to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, and quickly adapt to new priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service
Demonstrated ability to build trust and positive business relationships
Effective problem-solving, facilitation, and negotiation skills
Familiarity with electronic document management systems such as e-builder, EADOCs, Submittal Exchange, etc.
Familiarity with construction management and inspection at operating water and wastewater treatment facilities
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) will be considered an asset
Ten or more years of related and relevant work experience
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC Min Pay Range: $115,900 Max Pay Range: $173,800 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.