Project Manager, Construction Management

At our core, we're a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create.

Stantec's Colorado Construction Management Group is looking for a highly motivated Project Manager with strong heavy civil transportation construction experience. This role has the flexibility to be based anywhere in Colorado The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to monitor and report on the work being executed on site by the construction contractor(s) and their sub-contractors to assist our clients in ensuring the work is being executed in accordance with the construction contract. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing a team that typically consists of project controls, construction inspectors, and administration staff. The Project Manager may participate in pre-construction activities supporting engineering, estimating, logistics, and execution planning related activities from a construction perspective. The Project Manager will advise the client on any issues or risks observed and provide recommendations on proposed remedial actions for client's approval. At the direction of the client, the Project Manager may also lead portions of the construction execution planning processes including but not limited to: communications management, reporting requirements, change management, project controls, scheduling, quality management, risk management, material management, environmental management, regulatory permitting, and logistics associated with the field construction operations that will take place for the project. The construction execution planning exercise will be coordinated with the client, the construction contractor(s), and other stakeholders. Additionally, the Project Manager will provide pre-construction development support of execution strategies and assist in constructability reviews.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide construction management leadership to the project team in support of the client.
• The PM will serve as Stantec's lead employee on a contract providing CM oversight services to a government agency.
• Manage a diverse group of employees and subcontractors to execute a contract.
• Monitor and reporting function will include making recommendations on proposed remedial actions for client's approval. The PM does not have authority to make these decisions independently without client approval.
• Provide health and safety leadership for the work and will assist with development and implementation of the project specific safety plan to be developed and approved by the client/construction contractor(s). This also includes monitoring and reporting on the contractor(s) for compliance against Health, Safety, Security and Environmental project requirements. The monitoring and reporting task is typically delegated to site health and safety representative by the PM.
• Project management of multiple concurrent projects.
• Solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Participate and collaborate in project team setting. Engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicates ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of the project deliverables and documents including project reports, cost and schedule reporting, specification reviews and recommendations, and production of engineering documents.
• Monitor contractors work for compliance to schedule, budget, technical specifications, and legal requirements.
• Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of the project.
• Review contractor request for change and when appropriate, assists in the preparation of contract change orders/modifications.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Primavera skills are desirable.
• OSHA certification is preferred.
• Technical expertise in relevant areas of design and construction and understanding of various methods.
• Thorough knowledge of construction management, practices and methods, costs, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques.
• Highly effective in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Understands legal design and construction requirements for public works contracts.
• Thorough knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

Your Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field. Candidates with a non-technical degree will be considered based on experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Colorado is required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10 years' experience in heavy civil transportation construction projects, 5 of which were in a leadership role.
• Colorado Department of Transportation and/or Local Agency project experience serving as the Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer is preferred.

This position will involve work in an office environment in addition to long-term field assignments working at a construction site. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

We are managing heavy civil transportation construction projects. Join our construction management team to collaborate on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world. If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually

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) 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 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location:

United States | CO | Colorado Springs

Organization:

1817 Transpt-US Southwest-Colorado Springs CO

Employee Status:

Regular

Travel:

Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Req ID:

1003325

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.