Construction Manager

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.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Construction Manager who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leads team during the preconstruction phase, developing procedures, tools and practices, and reviewing contract documents, for preparation and implementation of construction phase construction management services.
• Manages multiple large complex initiatives and/or projects simultaneously.
• Oversees and performs day-to-day construction management efforts to ensure the project(s) are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.  Enforces contractor compliance to plans and specifications.
• Acts as the primary interface with client, oversight representatives, regulatory agencies, etc.  Coordinates with field staff, third party consultants, utility companies, public agencies, sub-contractors, and general public.  Serves as a representative of the company and its clients at meetings, presentations, and public hearings relative to assigned projects.
• Monitors progress and delays of contractor’s project schedule.
• Reviews daily inspection reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews material test reports for compliance with specifications.
• Manages all document controls and record keeping.
• Manages and/or coordinates with other disciplines associated with the project.
• Works directly with multiple design teams in ongoing constructability reviews, cost estimating and client networking in addition to primary assignment as construction manager on active projects.  
• Reviews plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings, change orders and pay applications (QA/QC).
• Manages post-construction phase, preparing and submitting final deliverables, reviewing final pay request and punchlists, recommending final completion, tracking of warranties and preparation of final invoicing.
• Documents project close-out activities and lessons learned on the project.