Construction Manager
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Join the team that truly designs with community in mind.
Your Opportunity
Our Construction Managers support the clients’ goals during the construction phase of a development project to ensure cost, schedule and quality standards are met for the project. Your technical knowledge and team-focused approach will enhance our mission to set the standard in our field for exceptional client service and professional excellence, as we grow to better serve clients, communities and provide greater opportunities for employees.
Stantec provides its employees with the opportunity to design their careers through our professional development programs, continuing education, training opportunities, and paid professional organization membership. The culture at Stantec allows employees to participate in a variety of frequent companywide events and social opportunities. We care about our employees' growth and development. This is evident by our recognition on Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index, Forbes rating us one of the World's best employers and recognized as one of America's best employers for Women being recognized as a Top 50 employer for STEM by AISES. We also look for opportunities to give back to the communities we live in and serve. Stantec provides employees with a 401(k) and company match plan, a comprehensive health benefits package, competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, and generous time-off with paid holiday and vacation time carry-over programs.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and document contractor’s work for conformance with the approved documents.
- Responsible for the establishment and implementation of the office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contract with some direction of a senior construction manager.
- Implement project controls for distribution and record keeping of construction drawings, construction contract correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
- Monitor and document contractor’s work for compliance with project safety standards.
- Coordinate testing on projects.
- Coordinate project construction staking.
- Review shop drawings and submittals.
- Conduct regular (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.) construction meetings with contractor, owner and stakeholders.
- Prepare monthly or semi-monthly payment requests.
- Prepare and issue change orders on contract.
- Conduct field evaluations and assessments as required.
- Coordinate with the owner, the contractor and the design team.
- Effectively address project issues in the field and coordinate solutions with contractors, clients, and project personnel.
- Perform final inspections.
- Perform constructability reviews on plans and assist with the preparation of project documents and cost estimates.
- Assist Senior Construction Management staff with client contact, staffing forecasts, and project development.
- Mentor junior staff.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience with construction principals, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Understanding of construction surveying and staking procedures.
- Experience with the use of AutoCAD preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- MNDOT, NDDOT, and/or WISDOT Certifications preferred.
- Must have strong communication skills, verbal and written.
- Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team setting.
- Must be detailed oriented.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Education and Experience
Four-year degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering.
6-10+ years of construction inspection experience or experience as a Construction Manager.
Position will primarily work in a field setting; may require some office work. Some travel (up to 20% average) may 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. Join us and redefine your personal best.