Assistant Construction Manager

Stantec; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation 10–20 days per year

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to support on-site construction activities in a fast-paced design and delivery environment. You will work with experienced professionals to assist with field coordination, project documentation, schedule tracking, quality and safety, and construction administration while building your construction management experience.

This entry-level role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil/environmental engineering or construction management.
• 0–1 years of related construction or project coordination experience preferred.
• OSHA or safety training a plus.
• Internships or co-op experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily onsite construction activities and coordination with contractors and clients.
• Supports development and tracking of project schedules and reports schedule impacts.
• Identifies deviations from contract documents and communicates them to the team.
• Helps schedule site reviews, visits, and inspections.
• Maintains accurate construction records and field documentation.
• Participates in project meetings and prepares updates on progress and concerns.
• Monitors construction activities for adherence to schedule, quality, and contract requirements.
• Reviews plans, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and other project docs.
• Supports project closeout activities and final documentation.
• Maintains organized project files and related information.
• Supports safety procedures and promotes a safe workplace.
• Works with Construction Managers to learn construction management processes.

Skills

Basic understanding of construction-pr

Interest in construction management

Professional communication

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Field and office work

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or related field

0–1 years of related construction, engineering, or project coordination experience

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it's rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization's objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

As an Assistant Construction Manager, you will support the management and coordination of construction activities in a fast-paced professional design and delivery environment. Working alongside experienced construction and project management professionals, you will assist with field coordination, project documentation, schedule tracking, quality, safety, and construction administration while developing your construction management experience.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assists with daily onsite construction activities and coordination with contractors, design professionals, clients, and other project stakeholders.

• Supports the development and tracking of project schedules and helps identify and report potential schedule impacts or deviations.

• Assists with identifying deviations from contract documents, drawings, specifications, and applicable requirements and communicates them to the project team.

• Helps schedule and coordinate project reviews, site visits, and inspections.

• Maintains accurate records of construction activities, including work completed, inspections, photographs, and field documentation.

• Participates in project meetings and assists with preparing updates on construction progress, issues, and concerns.

• Supports the monitoring of construction activities for adherence to project schedule, quality, and contract requirements.

• Assists with the review and tracking of plans, specifications, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, construction schedules, and other project documentation.

• Supports project closeout activities and preparation of final project documentation.

• Maintains organized project files, including correspondence, reports, photographs, and other construction-related information.

• Participates in the implementation of safety procedures and promotes a safe workplace.

• Works closely with Construction Managers and other project team members to develop knowledge of construction management processes and industry practices.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of construction principles, methods, and terminology.

• Interest in developing knowledge of construction management, field coordination, quality, scheduling, and project controls.

• Ability to communicate professionally with contractors, project team members, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to identify issues, ask questions, and seek guidance when needed.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.

• Basic knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation is preferred.

• Familiarity with scheduling principles or construction management software is an asset.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or a related field.

• 0–1 years of related construction, engineering, or project coordination experience.

• Previous internship, co-op, field, or construction experience is considered an asset but is not required.

• OSHA or other applicable safety training/certifications are considered an asset.

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.

Construction Management

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

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.