Construction Manager - DC Water

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 OpportunityStantec is seeking a Construction Representative experienced with Collaborative Delivery to join our program team and support DC Water in the delivery of a nearly $2-billion, 10-year capital improvement program at the Blue Plains Advanced AWTP and upstream sanitary and stormwater pump stations. As part of Stantec’s Process Facilities Program Manager (PFPM) team, this role is a full-time position co-located with DC Water staff at our Program Management Office (PMO) at Blue Plains to support DC Water on their Process Facilities Program.Job SummaryThis is a construction oversight position that is responsible for overseeing the work of contractors and commissioning agents involved in the construction, improvement, and/or commissioning of projects.  This position requires considerable experience and training in construction management and construction contract administration.  Construction Representatives are responsible for monitoring the progress of the construction team throughout the construction, commissioning, closeout, and warranty phase of capital improvement projects.  Construction Representatives may be assigned multiple projects of varying degrees of complexity at multiple sites.  Construction Representatives perform work under the limited supervision of an Owner’s Advisor.General ResponsibilitiesActs as a field representative to ensure that all Work is completed according to the requirements outlined in the contract documents.Communicates and collaborates with other members of the project team to solve constructability issues as they arise over the course of a project.Monitors the contractor’s submittal register/log and actively tracks the status of submittals.  May help the Owner’s Advisor facilitate submittal reviews by various departmental stakeholders.Reviews Contractor’s certified payroll submissions and may periodically perform labor standards interviews to ensure that field personnel are receiving the appropriate wages.Maintains electronic files for all project documentation in the designated Project Management Information System (PMIS), including correspondence, daily logs, inspection and tests reports, submittals, transmittals, etc.Ensures contractors maintain accurate as-built documentation and that the Project Design Engineer (PDE) reviews as-builts periodically and in conjunction with PDE-required field inspections.Assists Operations and Maintenance (O&M) departments with their review of O&M submittals, including manuals, spare part lists, asset induction information.  Ensure that O&M departments receive appropriate training.Monitors and reports on the progress of functional testing, operational demonstration, commissioning, and construction closeout.Performs warranty inspections and assists O&M departments with resolving issues during the warranty period.Work may include other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to read and interpret plans, details, schedules, and specifications.Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods across various disciplines and technical areas, including electrical, I&C, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression.Knowledge and experience with problem solving skills, including identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and propose solutions.Excellent interpersonal, communications, team building and conflict resolution skills.Ability to be an independent thinker capable of solving problems within a team environment by analyzing technical issues, applying underlying principles, and delivering cost-effective solutions that provide value to clients.Experience delivering projects through collaborative and alternative delivery models, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build (DB), and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), considered a strong asset.Minimum Training and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fieldMinimum of 15 years’ experience in construction within a water/wastewater treatment facilities and/or pump stationsStrong proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePointExperience using a PMIS (e.g., eBuilder, Procore, Oracle Unifier) for constructionExperience using AutoDesk applications preferredField work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.Pay Range:• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$151,700.00 - $227,600.00 AnnuallyPay 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 agreementsPrimary Location: United States | DC | WashingtonOrganization: BC-1951 Water-US NortheastEmployee Status: RegularManagement Level: Individual contributorBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 06/07/2026 06:07:20Req ID: 1006190Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, 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.