Senior Construction Manager - Buildings

Join Stantec as a Senior Construction Manager – Buildings and help shape future‑ready communities across urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas. This role focuses on cost, schedule, and quality compliance for large development projects, ensuring exceptional client service and professional excellence.

A Midwestern project team values technical knowledge, team focus, and a commitment to community impact. Stantec offers professional development, a culture of recognition and inclusivity (Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, Forbes top employer, STEM top 50), and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Inspect and document contractor’s work for conformance with approved documents.
• Establish and implement office procedures related to construction contract administration.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Implement project controls for construction drawings, contract correspondence, technical records, and other project documents.
• Monitor contractor’s work for compliance with project safety standards.
• Coordinate and/or witness testing on projects.
• Coordinate construction staking as required.
• Review and process shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Conduct regular construction meetings with contractor, owner, and stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly or semi‑monthly payment requests.
• Issue change orders on contract.
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments as required.
• Coordinate with owner, contractor, and design team.
• Address project issues in the field and coordinate solutions with contractor, design team, client, and project personnel.
• Perform constructability review on plans and assist in preparation of project documents and cost estimates.
• Document final inspections.
• Assist Supervisor and/or Team Leader with client contact, staffing forecasts, and project development; responsible for key client development.

• Experience with construction principles, 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 AutoCAD, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Collaborative team player, detail oriented.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

• Four‑year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent.
• 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 and up to 25% travel. The description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, driving community resilience through innovation. We offer a culture of continuous learning, inclusive workplace, and meaningful opportunities to make communities equitable, resilient, and livable.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in required locations. Compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and location. Stantec offers bonus eligibility. Part‑time compensation is pro‑rated based on hours.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees 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 AD&D insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Employees receive ten paid holidays, 10–20 days of vacation per year, and paid sick leave.

Temporary/casual employees have 401(k) and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary location:
United States | TX | El Paso.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.