Structural Field Representative

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 86,900 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design firm is looking for an experienced Structural Field Services Representative in Vancouver. This role involves ensuring structural compliance during construction and requires a minimum of 10 years of onsite construction field services experience. You will coordinate with various stakeholders, conduct field inspections, and manage quality assurance processes. The position includes a mix of field and office work and demands a diligent and organized approach. Competitive compensation offered between $86,900 - $126,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have professional experience within the construction industry, including roles like project manager or site superintendent.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of related experience in onsite construction field services.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Field Services tasks on behalf of design professionals.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Manage construction documentation and processes throughout various phases.
• Conduct regular structural field reviews.
• Review and track structural change orders.

Skills

Ability to develop rapport and trust with others

Diligent and organized

Good presentation skills

Analytical problem solving

Effective negotiating skills

Education

Professional work experience in construction industry

Minimum of 10 years related experience

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists in our Vancouver office for an intermediate level Structural Field Services Representative to become part of a dynamic group providing professional services to our clients in the Buildings sector. This role will report to the Construction Administration (CA) team lead and will work collaboratively with the multi-discipline CA team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Field Services tasks on behalf of design professionals to ensure that projects are constructed in compliance with the design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate design professionals with subconsultants, clients, contractors, authorities, field staff, utility companies, public agencies, and general public.
• Coordinate with project design teams to complete construction-related design-phase review including constructability, cost, and construction sequencing and scheduling.
• Manage construction administration related processes and document controls through Tender, Construction and Post-Construction services.
• Coordinate with design disciplines to complete delegated professional services during construction phase including coordination and scheduling of field review and reports, and processing of RFIs, site instructions, change orders, shop drawings, submittals, progress claims, deficiency lists, commissioning participation, closeout documentation, warranty period documentation.
• Review structural shop drawings and submittals for consistency with design intent, building code compliance, and constructability, and coordinate reviews with the structural design team.
• Conduct regular structural field reviews to verify conformity with structural drawings and specifications, with a focus on critical elements such as foundations, lateral systems, transfer elements, seismic detailing, and structural interfaces.
• Document structural field observations, identify non-conformances, and issue formal reports and recommendations for corrective action.
• Participate in internal project close-out activities and providing construction-phase lessons learned.
• Review and track structural change orders, contractor proposed substitutions, and cost impacts related to structural systems.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with construction company partners.
• Understand and comply with regulations governing design professionals in the jurisdiction of the project.
• Lead internal continuing education sessions for Stantec Buildings staff on Construction Administration best practices.
• Contribute to a “safety first” work environment in compliance with Stantec’s health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.
• Manage quality control and quality assurance processes for Construction Administration Team tasks.
• This role will require a minimum of 50% time in the field and will require travel across British Columbia and Alberta.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to develop rapport and trust with others.
• Diligent and organized in all aspects of the role.
• Good presentation skills and knowledge of audience.
• Analytical approach to problem solving and risk mitigation.
• Forward-thinking with ability to anticipate outcomes of current events and deviation from project goals, and ability to navigate through adverse project situations.
• Experience in various project delivery methods including Design Build, IPD and Alliance.
• Effective negotiating skills and demonstrated leadership in conflict resolution.

Education and Experience

Professional work experience within the construction industry (including project manager, site superintendent, field services representative, contractor) may be considered. Minimum of 10 years related experience in onsite construction field services. 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$86,900.00 - $126,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/03/2026 04:03:51
Req ID: 1004756