Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Job Description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Our British Columbia Water Team is growing, and we want you to join our team to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique water, wastewater, general civil infrastructure, and solid waste projects as well as water resources and natural system projects.

We are seeking an intermediate-level Construction Manager to support delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects across the Lower Mainland. 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.

WhatYou’llBe Doing

- Acting as the Owner’s representative for defined construction scopes or site areas
- Coordinating contractors, inspectors, and internal technical teams
- Supporting construction sequencing, sitelogistics, and constructability planning
- Reviewing RFIs, shop drawings, and field changes
- Monitoring schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance
- Supporting progress reporting, issue tracking, and meeting coordination
- Assistingwith 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.

WhoThis Role IsFor

- Project Engineers, Assistant PMs, or PMs from contractor organizations
- Early-career Superintendents or field-focused construction leads
- Professionals withapproximately 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 means, 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 notrequired. A diploma, trade background, or equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable.

Work Location & Travel

- Projects primarilylocatedwithin 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

- Chance to move from work-package execution to project-level influence
- Owner-side role without carrying contractor commercial risk
- Exposure to full constructionlifecycleon 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.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About the Team

Pay Transpare

📌 Construction Manager (Burnaby)
🏢 Stantec.
📍 Burnaby