Electrical Field Services Lead

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in Vancouver seeks an Electrical Field Services Representative to join a dynamic CA group. You’ll perform field tasks to ensure construction aligns with design intent, codes, budget, and schedule, while coordinating with design professionals, clients, contractors, and authorities.

The role requires Red Seal Electrician certification (or equivalent) and ~10+ years of on-site electrical construction experience.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build rapport and credibility with contractors and site personnel.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail in documentation and coordination.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to anticipate issues on site and proactively mitigate risks.
• Experience working on construction sites and collaborating with multiple trades.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and navigate challenging site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day field services tasks on behalf of design professionals to ensure that projects are constructed in compliance with design intent, applicable codes, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with design professionals, subconsultants, clients, contractors, authorities, utility providers, and field staff.
• Support construction-phase coordination including constructability reviews, sequencing, and scheduling with project teams.
• Manage construction administration processes and documentation through Tender, Construction, and Post-Construction phases.
• Coordinate Electrical-related Construction Activities Including: RFIs, Site instructions, Change orders, Shop drawings and submittals, Progress claims, Deficiency tracking, Commissioning activities, Closeout and warranty documentation.
• Review electrical shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design intent, applicable codes, and constructability, coordinating with electrical engineers as required.
• Conduct regular electrical field reviews to verify installation aligns with drawings and specifications, including Power distribution systems, Lighting systems, Fire alarm systems, Low voltage and communication systems, Emergency and backup power systems.
• Document field observations, identify deficiencies or non-conformances, and issue reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Track and review electrical change orders, contractor substitutions, and associated cost impacts.
• Participate in commissioning activities and functional testing of electrical systems.
• Support project close-out activities including deficiency resolution and lessons learned.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, trades, and project stakeholders.
• Understand and comply with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and regulations within the project jurisdiction.
• Promote a safety-first culture in line with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes for Construction Administration activities.

Skills

Rapport building

Organized

Communication

Problem-solving

Site experience

Conflict management

Education

Red Seal Electrician (or equivalent) preferred

10+ years of electrical construction experience

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team in Vancouver seeks an Electrical Field Services Representative to join a dynamic CA group. You’ll perform field tasks to ensure construction aligns with design intent, codes, budget, and schedule, while coordinating with design professionals, clients, contractors, and authorities.

The role requires Red Seal Electrician certification (or equivalent) and ~10+ years of on-site electrical construction experience.