Construction Manager- Water

Job summary

Lead large-scale water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects, managing budgets up to $500+ million. Oversee all project phases from conceptual planning and design through to construction, implementation, and final closure.

Job details

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. Your Opportunity Our Calgary 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. 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. What You’ll Be Doing Acting as the Owner’s representative for defined construction scopes or site areas Coordinating contractors, inspectors, and internal technical teams Supporting construction sequencing, site logistics, 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 Assisting with 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. Who This Role Is For Project Engineers, Assistant PMs, or PMs from contractor organizations Early-career Superintendents or field-focused construction leads Professionals with approximately 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 Valued (Not Required): Engineering degree or construction management diploma Water, wastewater, utilities, or municipal infrastructure experience Experience working with municipalities or public owners A university degree is not required. A diploma, trade background, or equivalent practical experience is fully acceptable. Work Location & Travel Projects primarily located within the Greater Calgary area Regular site presence within day-trip distance Extended rotation or remote camp work is not typical Why This Is a Strong Career Step Opportunity to move from work-package execution to project-level influence Owner-side role without carrying contractor commercial risk Exposure to full construction lifecycle on complex infrastructure projects Stable, long-term municipal infrastructure program 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. 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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

Lead large-scale water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects, managing budgets up to $500+ million. Oversee all project phases from conceptual planning and design through to construction, implementation, and final closure.

Requirements

Requires 7-10 years of construction experience with at least 5 years in a lead Construction Manager role on major projects. A degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is required, with professional certifications like P.Eng, PMP, or CCM preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Health care spending account
• Wellness spending account
• Group registered retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Group tax-free savings account
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability plan
• Long-term disability plan
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction management
• Project management
• Water infrastructure
• Wastewater treatment
• Budgeting
• Contract negotiation
• Client relationship management
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Commissioning
• Permitting
• Design-build
• CMAR
• Mentorship
• Project documentation
• Site management

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability

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