Construction Manager

Stantec Inc. • Portland, OR

38d

About The Position

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. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity As a Construction Manager, you'll be the on-site representative for Stantec, working closely with our clients and their contractors to ensure successful project delivery. You'll collaborate with Stantec's project managers and design teams, as well as the client's operations and maintenance staff, to oversee construction at active water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipeline installations, roadway upgrades, and heavy civil works. This role is critical to minimizing operational impacts and maintaining strong relationships with client teams. You'll ensure project goals are met, contracts are administered effectively, and coordination flows smoothly across all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and duties as assigned
• Excellent communication, organizational and client service skills
• Ability to build trust and foster positive relationships
• Effective problem-solving, facilitation, and negotiation abilities
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems (e-builder, EADOCs, Submittal Exchange)
• Experience with construction management and inspection at operating water and wastewater facilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for quality
• Proficiency in modern construction practices and technologies, with the capability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Ten or more years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate in constructability and bid reviews
• Coordinate with public outreach, real estate, permitting, controls, and other functions
• Manage contract correspondence
• Monitor project progress, budgets and schedules
• Review and recommend contractor payment applications
• Interpret and enforce contract documents, technical drawings, and specifications
• Oversee change management and enforce contract documents
• Ensure quality and safety goals are met
• Coordinate with inspection staff and external testing resources
• Attend construction meetings, site walks, and closeout activities
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, design clarifications, and related documents
• Coordinate field surveys and monitor construction progress
• Liaise with governing agencies and recommend project completion acceptance
• Oversee equipment testing, training, startup, and warranty tasks
• Respond to delays, emergencies, and disruptions
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Promote health and safety practices across all activities

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees