Lead Water & Wastewater Construction Manager

Stantec; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Stantec’s Water/Wastewater group seeks a Construction Manager to oversee planning and engineering design for large conveyance pipeline projects in the southeast New England region. The role involves managing construction phase services, coordinating with multiple disciplines, and ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

You will lead design professionals and field staff, review submittals, RFIs, and change orders, and participate in proposals and constructability reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience in water/wastewater pipelines.
• Licensed PE preferred; CCM and PMP are a plus.
• Experience overseeing large utility construction with multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design and field teams during construction.
• Oversight of on-site engineers and inspectors; review documentation.
• Monitor cost, schedule, quality; ensure conformance with specs.
• Review contractor changes, RFIs, and payment requests promptly.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, client, and design team on site issues.
• Develop construction management plans and set project goals.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Stantec’s Water/Wastewater group seeks a Construction Manager to oversee planning and engineering design for large conveyance pipeline projects in the southeast New England region. The role involves managing construction phase services, coordinating with multiple disciplines, and ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

You will lead design professionals and field staff, review submittals, RFIs, and change orders, and participate in proposals and constructability reviews.