Contruction Manager

Stantec; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec in the United States is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site construction activities within a fast-paced, professional environment. You will coordinate with owners, contractors, design teams and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, five years of construction management experience, and strong scheduling, QA/QC, and safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction management experience.
• OSHA and MSHA training and certifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily onsite construction with owner, contractors, design professionals and clients.
• Develop schedules, track progress, report deviations and recommend schedule changes.
• Report deviations from contract documents and codes, and ensure resolution with responsible party.
• Coordinate reviews and inspections and maintain records of activities.
• Prepare final closeout documentation and maintain project-related files.
• Promote safety and mentor construction administration staff.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

MS Office

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

CPM scheduling

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or construction management

Tools

OSHA/MSHA training

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 a Construction Manager, you will provide fully qualified management of program construction activities in a fast-paced professional, design and delivery environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily onsite construction activities with the owner and a liaison with contractors, design professionals, clients and relevant external parties.
• Provides input to the development of project schedules, coordinates the work according to approved schedules, reports schedule deviations and provides recommendations on any schedule modifications.
• Reports deviations from contract documents and codes. Follows through with responsible party until resolution.
• Schedules and coordinates reviews and inspections.
• Maintains records of activities including work completed and inspected.
• Meets, reviews and reports to the project team on construction status, issues, and concerns.
• Significant experience with local authorities having jurisdiction and occupancy requirements for clients.
• Monitors the progress of construction activities ensuring cost, schedule and quality standards are met.
• Reviews plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC).
• Prepares final documentation for closeout process.
• 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 and promotes a safe workplace.
• Trains and/or mentors construction administration staff.
• Extensive knowledge of design management
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractor, project team and clients, including ability to resolve conflict situations.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of construction management experience.
• OSHA and MSHA training and certifications are 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.

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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

Primary Location: United States | SC | North Charleston

Other Locations: United States | NC | Charlotte

Organization: BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 11/08/2026 09:08:52

Req ID: 1007197

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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.