Assistant Construction Manager
StantecWhen 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
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assists with daily onsite construction activities and coordination with contractors, design professionals, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- Supports the development and tracking of project schedules and helps identify and report potential schedule impacts or deviations.
- Assists with identifying deviations from contract documents, drawings, specifications, and applicable requirements and communicates them to the project team.
- Helps schedule and coordinate project reviews, site visits, and inspections.
- Maintains accurate records of construction activities, including work completed, inspections, photographs, and field documentation.
- Participates in project meetings and assists with preparing updates on construction progress, issues, and concerns.
- Supports the monitoring of construction activities for adherence to project schedule, quality, and contract requirements.
- Assists with the review and tracking of plans, specifications, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, construction schedules, and other project documentation.
- Supports project closeout activities and preparation of final project documentation.
- Maintains organized project files, including correspondence, reports, photographs, and other construction-related information.
- Participates in the implementation of safety procedures and promotes a safe workplace.
- Works closely with Construction Managers and other project team members to develop knowledge of construction management processes and industry practices.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Basic understanding of construction principles, methods, and terminology.
- Interest in developing knowledge of construction management, field coordination, quality, scheduling, and project controls.
- Ability to communicate professionally with contractors, project team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to identify issues, ask questions, and seek guidance when needed.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.
- Basic knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation is preferred.
- Familiarity with scheduling principles or construction management software is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- 0–1 years of related construction, engineering, or project coordination experience.
- Previous internship, co-op, field, or construction experience is considered an asset but is not required.
- OSHA or other applicable safety training/certifications are considered an asset.
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.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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