Owner-Side Construction Manager, Water & Utilities

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.Job Description
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.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.WhatYou’llBe DoingActing as the Owner’s representative for defined construction scopes or site areasCoordinating contractors, inspectors, and internal technical teamsSupporting construction sequencing, sitelogistics, and constructability planningReviewing RFIs, shop drawings, and field changesMonitoring schedule, cost, quality, and safety performanceSupporting progress reporting, issue tracking, and meeting coordinationAssistingwith commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activitiesThis is a hands-on, field-engaged role with regular site presence. You will receive mentorship and technical support from senior construction managers and engineers.WhoThis Role IsForProject Engineers, Assistant PMs, or PMs from contractor organizationsEarly-career Superintendents or field-focused construction leadsProfessionals withapproximately 8–10 years of construction experienceIndividuals looking to step into broader construction leadership without contractor commercial riskQualifications
Experience & QualificationsRequired:Approximately 8–10 years of construction or project delivery experienceExperience working for a contractor on civil, infrastructure, or industrial projectsStrong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and safetyComfort working on active construction sites and interfacing with contractorsWater, wastewater, utilities, or municipal infrastructure experienceExperience working with municipalities or public ownersA university degree is notrequired. A diploma, trade background, or equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable.Work Location & TravelProjects primarilylocatedwithin the Lower MainlandRegular site presence within day-trip distanceExtended rotation or remote camp work is not typicalWhy This Is a Strong Career StepOpportunity to move from work-package execution to project-level influenceOwner-side role without carrying contractor commercial riskExposure to full constructionlifecycleon complex infrastructure projectsStrong mentorship from experienced construction and technical leadershipThe 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.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.About the Team
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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Job Info
Job Identification 1005317Posting Date 06/23/2026, 11:44 PMLocations 500-4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby, BC, V5H 0C6, CAJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayStaff Type Category HE - Hourly ExemptMinimum Experience (Total Years) 8Pay Range 3 CA3.E.05 - Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annually
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