Senior Construction Manager/Project Manager

Stantec•Chandler, AZ

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec's Colorado Construction Management Group is looking for a highly motivated Senior Construction Manager / Project Manager with strong heavy civil transportation/airport construction experience for our Phoenix, AZ office. The primary responsibility of the Senior Construction Manager / Project Manager is to monitor and report on the work being executed on site by the Construction Contractor(s) and their sub-contractors to assist our clients in ensuring the work is being executed in accordance with the construction contract. Responsible for overseeing a team that typically consists of project controls, quality inspectors, and administration staff; may participate in pre-construction activities supporting engineering, estimating, logistics, and execution planning related activities from a construction perspective. Will advise the client on any issues or risks observed and provide recommendations on proposed remedial actions for client’s approval. You will be focused on developing our talented team and project opportunities to provide creative solutions through exceptional project delivery and client communication. Key clients will be local agencies, ADOT and airports throughout Arizona. You will work closely with Arizona and regional leadership to implement sound business development and project delivery practices advancing our capabilities in a progressive and entrepreneurial environment. This position requires a strong emphasis in project management in the areas of roadways, bridges, airports, drainage, and highways. At the direction of the client, the Senior Construction Manager / Project Manager may also lead the construction execution planning process including but not limited to: communications management, reporting requirements, change management, project controls, scheduling, quality management, risk management, material management, environmental management, regulatory and permitting, and logistics associated with the field construction operations that will take place for the project. Additionally, the Senior Construction Manager / Project Manager may provide preconstruction development support of execution strategies development and assist in constructability reviews. The construction execution planning exercise will be coordinated with the client, the Construction Contractor(s) and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Valid driver's license is required.
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
15+ years’ experience in heavy civil transportation construction projects.

Nice To Haves

Primavera and/or Microsoft Project skills are desirable.
OSHA certification is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) registered in State of Arizona, or ability to obtain within 6 months, is preferred.
A PE can be substituted for extensive construction experience focused on infrastructure projects with a government agency.
ADOT and/or FAA project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage projects, delivery, and QA for the construction of airport infrastructure, roadways/highways, intersections/interchanges and associated infrastructure to meet local, state and federal requirements.
Manage the development of scopes of work, level of effort estimates, and project schedules.
Provides construction management leadership to the project team in support of the client.
Support account management teams in establishing and maintaining relationships with key clients throughout Arizona with an emphasis on airports and ADOT.
Lead business development efforts in Arizona including client relationship building, opportunity identification, and positioning Stantec for pursuits with target clients.
Monitor and reporting function will include making recommendations on proposed remedial actions for client’s approval.
Provide Health and Safety Leadership for the work and will assist with development and implementation of the project specific safety plan to be developed and approved by the client/construction contractor(s).
This also includes monitoring and reporting on the contractor(s) for compliance to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental project requirements.
Efficient project management of multiple concurrent projects.
Technical expert in relevant areas of design and construction and understanding of various methods.
Thorough knowledge of construction management, practices and methods, costs, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques.
Solves complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
Participates and collaborates in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicates ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
Leads the preparation and coordination of the project deliverables and documents including project reports, cost and schedule reporting, specification reviews and recommendations, and production of engineering documents.
Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering contract documents, drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work and project schedule.
Monitors and coordinates with Contractors’ work for compliance to schedule, budget, technical specifications, and legal requirements.
Examines field conditions as required to support development and completion of the project.
Review’s Contractor request for change and when appropriate, assists in the preparation of contract change orders/modifications.