Construction Manager - Mission Critical

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.Join us and design your place with Stantec.Your Opportunity
As an On-Site Construction Project Manager, you will lead the field delivery of mixed-discipline projects in a fast-paced professional, design and delivery environment. You will manage contractors and subcontractors across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and civil scopes, drive and report construction progress, and work closely with the Professionals of Record to keep the work aligned with the design intent, schedule and budget, and to resolve field-related issues promptly. Collaboration with clients and team members will be essential to delivering final project outcomes.This is a field-based role that requires travel to and the potential for extended stays at project sites, including remote locations.Your Key Responsibilities
Manages and coordinates daily onsite construction activities across multiple disciplines and trades, acting as the owner's liaison with contractors, subcontractors, Professionals of Record, clients and relevant external parties.Oversees contractor and subcontractor performance, including trade sequencing, interface management between disciplines, manpower and resource levels, and adherence to contract requirements.Monitors, measures and reports construction progress against the approved baseline schedule, identifies schedule deviations early, and works with contractors on recovery plans and recommended schedule modifications.Tracks progress against the schedule of values and provides progress observations to support progress payment recommendations.Engages and coordinates with the Professionals of Record for the review and response to requests for information, submittals, technical clarifications and design changes;
tracks status and confirms that responses are communicated to and implemented by the contractor.Documents observed deviations from the contract documents and refers them to the Professionals of Record and responsible parties for direction. Follows through until resolution.Schedules and coordinates field reviews by the Professionals of Record and inspections by authorities having jurisdiction.Maintains records of activities, including work completed, progress achieved, and reviews and inspections carried out. Prepares reports associated with such activities.Leads construction progress meetings and reports to the project team on status, cost, schedule, risks, issues and concerns.Supports change management by coordinating change requests and contractor pricing with the project team and Professionals of Record.Coordinates closeout activities with contractors and Professionals of Record, including deficiency tracking, commissioning coordination and final documentation.Prepares documents and maintains file management of project-related information including, but not limited to, correspondence, reports, videos and pictures.Participates in the implementation of safety controls, monitors contractor safety performance and promotes a safe workplacePerforms other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.Your Capabilities and Credentials
Thorough knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures across multiple disciplines, as well as occupational hazards and safety precautions.Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and subcontractors, hold trades accountable to contract, schedule and quality requirements, and resolve conflict situations.Proven experience tracking and reporting construction progress, including progress measurement, look-ahead planning and recovery planning.Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Professionals of Record and authorities having jurisdiction, and the ability to engage and coordinate with them effectively.Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractors, the project team and clients.Takes initiative on tasks while obtaining and sharing necessary information with other members of the project team.Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.Proficiency in MS Office Suite.A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel to project sites by road, air or other site-specific transportation.Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.A minimum of 5 years of construction management experience on mixed-discipline projects with experience working in remote locations.Demonstrated experience directly managing contractors and subcontractors and reporting construction progress.Experience working with Professionals of Record and authorities having jurisdiction.Experience working on Defense Construction Canada (DCC), Department of National Defense (DND), federal government, aviation, justice, security, or other controlled-access projects is considered an asset.Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.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) 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 &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.**Primary Location:** Canada | AB | Calgary**Other Locations:** Canada | AB | Red Deer**Organization:** BC-1153 Buildings-CA Alberta**Employee Status:** Regular**Management Level:** Individual contributor**Business Justification:** New Position**Travel:** Yes**Schedule:** Full time
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