Stantec

Construction Manager - Water/Wastewater

Stantec$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of construction or project delivery experience
  • Experience in civil, infrastructure, or industrial projects from a contractor perspective
  • Strong grasp of construction methods, sequencing, and safety standards
  • Comfortable operating on active construction sites and engaging with contractors

Responsibilities

  • Representing the Owner for specific construction scopes
  • Coordinating activities among contractors, inspectors, and internal teams
  • Facilitating construction sequencing and logistics planning
  • Reviewing RFIs, shop drawings, and field modifications
  • Tracking and monitoring schedule, cost, quality, and safety
  • Supporting reporting, issue management, and meeting organization
  • Assisting in commissioning, project turnover, and closeout processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth in construction management
  • Gain owner-side experience without contractor risks
  • Exposure to the complete construction lifecycle
  • Stable work environment focusing on municipal infrastructure
  • Access to mentorship from seasoned professionals
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

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

We are seeking an intermediate-level Construction Manager to support delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects across the Lower Mainland. This position is intentionally targeted to experienced contractor-side professionals-such as Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, or early-career Superintendents-who are ready to broaden their responsibility and gain owner-side delivery experience.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Acting as the Owner's representative for defined construction scopes or site areas
  • Coordinating contractors, inspectors, and internal technical teams
  • Supporting construction sequencing, site logistics, and constructability planning
  • Reviewing RFIs, shop drawings, and field changes
  • Monitoring schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance
  • Supporting progress reporting, issue tracking, and meeting coordination
  • Assisting with commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activities

This is a hands-on, field-engaged role with regular site presence. You will receive mentorship and technical support from senior construction managers and engineers.

Who This Role Is For
  • Project Engineers, Assistant PMs, or PMs from contractor organizations
  • Early-career Superintendents or field-focused construction leads
  • Professionals with approximately 8-10 years of construction experience
  • Individuals looking to step into broader construction leadership without contractor commercial risk


Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

Required:
  • Approximately 8-10 years of construction or project delivery experience
  • Experience working for a contractor on civil, infrastructure, or industrial projects
  • Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and safety
  • Comfort working on active construction sites and interfacing with contractors

Valued (Not Required):
  • Engineering degree or construction management diploma
  • Water, wastewater, utilities, or municipal infrastructure experience
  • Experience working with municipalities or public owners

A university degree is not required. A diploma, trade background, or equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable.

Work Location & Travel
  • Projects primarily located within the Lower Mainland
  • Regular site presence within day-trip distance
  • Extended rotation or remote camp work is not typical

Why This Is a Strong Career Step
  • Opportunity to move from work-package execution to project-level influence
  • Owner-side role without carrying contractor commercial risk
  • Exposure to full construction lifecycle on complex infrastructure projects
  • Stable, long-term municipal infrastructure program
  • Strong mentorship from experienced construction and technical leadership


The position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to travel for out-of-town projects when needed.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
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