Senior Construction Manager - Buildings

Stantec; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Construction Manager to support our growing Construction team in Montgomery, AL. You will oversee field activities, ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards, and mentor junior staff as part of a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The role requires a four-year degree in construction management or construction engineering and a minimum of 10 years of inspection/construction management experience, with strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering.
• 10 years of Inspection/Construction Management experience.
• Supervisor and Staff Development experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and document contractor’s work for conformance with the approved documents.
• Establish and implement office procedures related to administration of construction contracts.
• Supervise and mentor more junior staff.
• Implement project controls for drawings, contract correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
• Monitor and document contractor’s work for safety compliance.
• Coordinate testing on projects.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Conduct regular project meetings with contractor, owner and stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly or semi-monthly payment requests.
• Prepare and issue change orders on contracts.
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
• Coordinate with owner, contractor and design team.
• Address project issues in the field and coordinate solutions.
• Perform constructability review and cost estimates.
• Perform and document final inspections.
• Assist with client development.

Skills

Construction principles

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Become a Construction Manager for Stantec's growing Construction team.

Our Construction Managers support the clients’ goals during the construction phase of a development project to ensure cost, schedule and quality standards are met for the project. Your technical knowledge and team-focused approach will enhance our mission to set the standard in our field for exceptional client service and professional excellence, as we grow to better serve clients, communities and provide greater opportunities for employees.

Stantec provides its employees with the opportunity to design their careers through our professional development programs, continuing education, training opportunities, and paid professional organization membership. The culture at Stantec allows employees to participate in a variety of frequent companywide events and social opportunities. We care about our employees' growth and development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and document contractor’s work for conformance with the approved documents.
• Responsible for the establishment and implementation of office procedures as they relate to the administration of construction contract with some direction from Supervisor and/or Team leader.
• Supervise and mentor more junior staff.
• Implement project controls for distribution and record keeping of construction drawings, construction contract correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
• Monitor and document contractor’s work for compliance with project safety standards.
• Coordinate and/or witness testing on projects.
• Coordinate project construction staking as required.
• Review and process shop drawings, RFI’s, and submittals.
• Conduct regular (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.) construction meetings with contractor, owner and stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly or semi-monthly payment requests.
• Prepare and issue change orders on contract.
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments as required.
• Coordinate with the owner, the contractor and the design team.
• Effectively address project issues in the field and coordinate solutions with the Contractor, design team, client, and project personnel.
• Perform constructability review on plans and assist in the preparation of project documents and cost estimates.
• Perform and document final inspections.
• Assist Supervisor and/or Team Leader with client contact, staffing forecasts, and project development. Responsible for some key client development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with construction principals, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledgeable in commercial and industrial buildings with a focus on mission critical facilities.
• Experience in low and high voltage electrical components and construction techniques.
• Understanding of construction surveying and staking procedures.
• Experience with the use of AutoCAD, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Must have strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team setting.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 years of Inspection/Construction Management experience.
• Supervisor and Staff Development experience.

Position will primarily work in a field setting; may require some office work. Some travel (up to 25% average) may be required. 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.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

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 | AL | Montgomery

Organization

BC-1938 CommDev-US North Central

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

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.