Construction assistant Jobs in Waterloo, ON

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

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Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Water and Wastewater Construction Manager focused on the planning and engineering design of infrastructure projects who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. You will primarily be working on waste and/or wastewater-related projects through collaboration with a wide range of technical disciplines. 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.

Our Water and Wastewater experience includes over 900 treatment plants, from some of the largest and most complex in the world to those supporting small, remote communities. With expertise in advanced treatment, automation/information management, nutrient recovery, odor control, operations and management evaluation, process review and optimization and reclamation and reuse; we’re always looking at what’s next in the industry and bring innovative approaches to even the most complex projects. Our designs have satisfied discharge limits that push the boundaries of existing solutions, and our experts continue to conduct research in the application of developing technologies, such as treatment for removal of emerging contaminants.

Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional’s appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of!

Your Key Responsibilities

• As the Construction Manager you will lead teams of dedicated professionals and technicians.

• Oversight, supervision and coaching of the site inspector(s) for assigned projects and administration of the construction contract.

• Observing and reviewing projects during construction, monitoring conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations.

• Monitoring the progress of construction activities, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality standards are met.

• Reviews requests for payment draws from contractors and prepares payment certifications to the project owner in a timely manner.

• Communicates with and makes recommendations to the Project Manager, Client and design team to resolve site issues.

• Lead commissioning activities on water and wastewater treatment projects.

• You mentor and guide junior staff and site inspectors on construction and commissioning activities.

• You are responsible for Contract Administration that include, among others, submittal review as applicable, RFI, RFQ, Site Instructions, Change directives, Change Orders, Review of quotes

• Lead and manage the construction of projects

• You develop construction management plans for projects and establish goals and objectives for unique and complex projects.

• You are responsible for successfully establishing projects to achieve budget, schedule, and contractual obligations.

• You conduct and/or coordinate quality assurance and quality control on assigned projects and facilitate independent technical review projects by others.

• You research and understand issues related to regulatory and other drivers that impact individual projects

• Participate in proposals, including the development of the construction management scope and level of effort of comparable size.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• You inspire project teams to higher levels of achievement.

• Ability to review and coordinate designs and studies

• Understanding local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.

Education and Experience

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years related experience in construction management, preferably for water and/or wastewater facility projects, including construction oversight.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng), preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.

• Demonstrated successful experience in leadership, including defining and setting the direction for a team and project,

• Travel to other offices as well as project sites will be required.

• Due to the nature of construction, working outside business or during the weekend might be required

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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland -- BC & Various locations in Ontario-$106,700.00 - $156,700.00 Annually

• Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$114,600.00 - $164,600.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Toronto
Organization: BC-1656 Water-CA Ontario West
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/04/2026 07:04:36
Req ID: 1005296