Deputy Construction Manager

Deputy Construction Manager at Stantec

Stantec partners with clients to provide both program management and construction management, strategy, planning, and implementation of projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines and wind farms, Stantec has successfully managed thousands of projects.

• Oversee all phases of large, complex construction projects, acting as 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 pre‑construction 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 the 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 safety programs.
• Oversee post‑construction closeout, including final deliverables, punch lists, warranties, and invoicing.

• Highly effective in assembling and leading project teams.
• Technical expert in all relevant planning, analysis, construction, and systems management areas 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 in identifying scope changes and risk management.
• Holds professional licensure or construction manager certification (CCM) or the ability to obtain it.

• Degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field with a minimum of 10–12 years of experience; or a 2‑year technical/diploma program with a minimum 12–14 years of experience.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of medium to complex projects, including Alternate Project Delivery (APD).
• Experience working on large complex projects with construction value over $500 M (transit experience preferred).

Office work with computers and periods of sedentary activity. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

Pay ranges for locations where required:

• CO, HI, IL, MD & various CA, NJ areas – $ – $ annually.

Pay is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles may be bonus eligible and part‑time roles are pro‑rated.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (20+ hrs/week) have access to medical, dental and vision plans, a wellness program, HSAs, FSAs, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, AD&D insurance, disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Employees receive ten paid holidays per year and may accrue 10–20 days of vacation and paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have similar access to retirement and leave benefits as governed by local law.

Primary

Location:

United States | HI | Honolulu

Organization: 2199 Transpt-US PMCM-Honolulu HI

Employee Status:
Regular

Travel:
No

Schedule:

Full time

Job Posting: 23/12/2025 09:12:17

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. Stantec is committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments upon request.