We are seeking an intermediate-level Construction Manager to support delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects. This position is intentionally targeted to experienced contractor-side professionals—such as Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, or early-career Superintendents—who are ready to broaden their responsibility and gain owner-side delivery experience.

What You'll Be Doing

Act as the Owner’s representative for defined construction scopes or site areas

Coordinate contractors, inspectors, and internal technical teams

Support construction sequencing, sitelogistics, and constructability planning

Review RFIs, shop drawings, and field changes

Monitor schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance

Support progress reporting, issue tracking, and meeting coordination

Assist with commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activities

This is a hands‑on, field‑engaged role with regular site presence. You will receive mentorship and technical support from senior construction managers and engineers.

Who This Role Is For

Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, or Project Managers from contractor organizations

Early‑career Superintendents or field‑focused construction leads

Professionals with approximately 8–10 years of construction experience

Individuals looking to step into broader construction leadership without contractor commercial risk

Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications

Required:

Approximately 8–10 years of construction or project delivery experience





Experience working for a contractor on civil, infrastructure, or industrial projects

Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and safety

Comfort working on active construction sites and interfacing with contractors

Water, wastewater, utilities, or municipal infrastructure experience

Experience working with municipalities or public owners

A university degree is not required. A diploma, trade background, or equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable.

Work Location & Travel

Projects primarily located within the Lower Mainland

Regular site presence within day‑trip distance

Extended rotation or remote camp work is not typical

Why This Is a Strong Career Step

Opportunity to move from work‑package execution to project‑level influence

Owner‑side role without carrying contractor commercial risk

Exposure to full construction lifecycle on complex infrastructure projects

Strong mentorship from experienced construction and technical leadership

The position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to travel for out‑of‑town projects when needed.





Advantages Summary
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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Info

Job Identification 1005132

Posting Date 06/04/2026, 08:55 PM

Locations 200-325 25th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 7H8, CA

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📌 Construction Manager- Water (Alberta)
🏢 Stantec.
📍 Alberta