Stantec

Senior Construction Manager - Buildings

Stantec$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years of Inspection/Construction Management experience.
  • Experience in supervising and developing staff.
  • Knowledgeable in commercial and industrial buildings, particularly mission critical facilities.
  • Familiarity with low and high voltage electrical components and techniques.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe, and Bluebeam software.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and document the contractor's work for compliance with approved documents.
  • Establish and implement office procedures related to construction contract administration.
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff members.
  • Implement project controls for construction documents and correspondence.
  • Monitor and document compliance with project safety standards.
  • Coordinate and conduct construction meetings with stakeholders.
  • Prepare and issue change orders on contracts.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional organization fees.
  • Paid family leave and ten paid holidays per year.
  • Accrual of vacation days (10-20 per year) and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Become a Construction Manager for Stantec's growing Construction team.

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.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect and document contractor's work for conformance with the approved documents.
  • Responsible for the establishment and implementation of office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contract with some direction from Supervisor and/or Team leader.
  • Supervise and mentor more junior staff.
  • 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 and/or witness testing on projects.
  • Coordinate project construction staking as required.
  • Review and process shop drawings, RFI's, 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 the Contractor, design team, client, and project personnel.
  • Perform constructability review on plans and assist in the preparation of project documents and cost estimates.
  • Perform and document final inspections.
  • Assist Supervisor and/or Team Leader with client contact, staffing forecasts, and project development. Responsible for some key client development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience with construction principals, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
  • Knowledgeable in commercial and industrial buildings with a focus on mission critical facilities.
  • Experience in low and high voltage electrical components and construction techniques.
  • Understanding of construction surveying and staking procedures.
  • Experience with the use of AutoCAD, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
  • 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 or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10 years of Inspection/Construction Management experience.
  • Supervisor and Staff Development experience.

Position will primarily work in a field setting; may require some office work. Some travel (up to 25% 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.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: 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.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | AL | Montgomery
Organization: BC-1938 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 28/05/2026 07:05:50
Req ID: 1006079

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
+3.3%
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