Senior 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

Stantec have been partnering with our clients for more than 60 years to improve the quality of life around the world. We operate with the strength of a $4.

8B+ company paired with the agility of an established Water practice to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world.

This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world's most impactful water projects-projects vital to both local and global communities.

Our Burnaby Water Team is growing, and we want you to join our Water Team to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique water, wastewater, general civil infrastructure and renewal projects as well as water resources and natural system projects.

You will participate with a team of professionals in the management of construction of large-scale conveyance, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.

The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning, through design, construction, and occupancy. Your role as a contributor on our professional consulting services team is to work independently on large projects of high complexity.

Come join our Water team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the construction management of large capital programs and projects
• Manage projects valued in the range or over $500 million
• On occasions, oversee and manage other staff
• Focus on water and wastewater facility construction, such as wastewater treatment plants, large diameter conveyance and other facilities typical at water infrastructure program
• Drive delivery models and create efficient project outcomes
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Excel in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure
• Provide timely and accurate project documentation and reporting
• Assist and support in reviews and negotiations of contracts, subcontracts and change orders
• Verify appropriate vendor insurance and bond
• Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with client representatives and service providers
• Mentor and develop Junior staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in Project and Construction Management and Owner's Representative role in the review, construction support, site and field management, permitting requirements, understanding of local codes compliance and regulations, conformance with plans, specifications, contractor' practices, QC / QA and inspections, commissioning, close-out, and final acceptance
• Willing and able to travel (if required)
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Team player with other Project Managers, Engineers, and Support Staff
• Ability and experience of working with project plan, budget, schedules, and managing updates
• Understands Project Delivery of CMAR and Design-Build

Education and Experience

• 15 years of related construction experience
• A minimum 5 years of experience successfully managing major projects as a Construction Manager (CM)
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree
• On-the-job experience as a lead on at least 3 successful construction projects, in the range of $50 million in construction cost
• Certification as P.Eng, AIA, CCM, PMP is preferred

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.The experience will forever shape your future.