Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer, Transit

Stantec; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 165,960 - 276,600; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Construction Manager to lead large, complex transportation construction projects with values exceeding $500M. The role requires PE licensure and a civil engineering background, with 15 years of transit project experience and 4–5 years in technical delivery, including APD.

The position emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating across disciplines, and managing bid and preconstruction activities. Primary location is Seattle/Bellevue, WA with full-time schedule and no travel.

Qualifications

• PE licensure is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience on large, complex transit projects (> $500M).
• Minimum 4–5 years executing technical aspects of medium to complex projects including APD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of large, complex construction projects as client liaison and team lead.
• Mentor staff and document lessons learned during construction management.
• Coordinate with HR on recruitment and employment offers.
• Review design-phase constructability and sequencing reviews; manage bid phase activities.
• Direct preconstruction planning and review contract documents for construction readiness.
• Manage multiple large projects concurrently and ensure schedule, budget, and quality compliance.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor schedules and address delays; review RFIs, submittals, and pay applications.

Skills

Leading project teams

Construction management

Mentor staff

Bid phase activities

Client liaison

Scheduling and risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) licensure

Construction Manager Certification (CCM) asset

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

Stantec's Program Management Construction Management Group is seeking a Construction Manager to work on large, complex transportation construction projects with construction values more than $500M.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of large, complex construction projects serving as a client liaison and leading project teams.
• Engage in the Construction Management community, mentor staff, and document lessons learned.
• Support recruitment by screening candidates, interviewing, and collaborating with HR on employment offers.
• Supervise design-phase constructability and sequencing reviews.
• Manage bid phase activities: pre-bid meetings, contractor inquiries, addenda issuance, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Direct preconstruction planning, approve procedures and tools, and review contract documents for construction phase readiness.
• Manage multiple large, complex projects simultaneously.
• Oversee day-to-day construction management to ensure compliance with design, budget, and schedule; enforce contractor compliance.
• Act as a liaison with clients, agencies, and stakeholders; represent company at meetings and public forums.
• Monitor contractor schedules and address delays.
• Review inspection reports, material test reports, RFIs, submittals, schedules, shop drawings, change orders, and pay applications for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate activities across disciplines and resolve project issues promptly.
• Implement and enforce company, client, and project policies, procedures, best practices, standards, quality frameworks, and proper use of IP and reusable assets.
• Promote and ensure adherence to company and client health and programs.
• Oversee post-construction closeout, including final deliverables, punch lists, warranties, and invoicing.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Highly effective in assembling and leading project teams.
• Technical expert in all relevant areas of planning, analysis, construction and systems management, and understanding of various project delivery methods.
• Accountable for making decisions on large complex projects.
• Inspires project teams to higher levels of achievement.
• Highly effective in managing sub-consultants and equipment suppliers/vendors.
• Demonstrates technical skills identifying scope changes and risk management.

Education and Experience

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is required. Construction Manager Certification (CCM) is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other related engineering field is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience, including experience working on large, complex transit projects with construction value more than $500M.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of a wide range of medium to complex projects, including Alternate Project Delivery (APD).

Working Conditions

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Location

Primary location: Seattle, WA. Other location: Bellevue, WA. The role is based in the United States.

Schedule

Full time. No travel required.

Pay Range

Locations in WA, DC & various CA, MA, VA areas: $178,400.00 - $276,600.00 annually.

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 savings 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. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.