Stantec’s Program Management Construction Management (PMCM) Group is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to work on large, complex wastewater projects with construction values exceeding $500M over a 10-year period. The Senior Construction Manager will serve as a full-time on-site resource as the “eyes and ears” for the client (Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati). This role will involve management of several major overlapping construction activities in a fast-paced delivery environment. Projects may include improvements to wastewater treatment facilities at the two largest WWTPs serving the Cincinnati area. The role is co-located and embedded with client staff in Cincinnati, OH with the other members of the Stantec team, working primarily at the construction site with regular visits to the Program Management Office (PMO). Your Key Responsibilities - Provide visible leadership for the delivery of significant traditional and alternative delivery projects. Ensure project goals and objectives are met, administer the owner’s construction-related contracts, and coordinate project delivery with internal and external stakeholders, including Design-Build Contractors, Owner’s Advisors, and client construction inspection staff. - Coordinate the site-specific requirements for multiple large complex projects executing simultaneously. - Implement company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., and make sure they are adhered to properly. - Lead and/or participate in design phase constructability and construction sequencing reviews. - Provide input to the development of project schedules, coordinate the work according to approved schedules, reports schedule deviations and provides recommendations on any schedule modifications. - Advise owner and program teams on construction issues, participate in the decision-making process, and implement necessary mitigative actions on behalf of the client. - Prepare and provide input for contract documents, including scopes of work. - Serve as owner’s contract manager in the resolution of all claims and determination of appropriate project change orders. - Oversee day-to-day construction management efforts to ensure the project(s) are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. - Coordinate onsite construction activities by liaising with field staff, third party consultants, utility companies, public agencies, sub-contractors, and the public. - Maintain records of activities including work completed and inspected. Report deviations from contract documents and follow through with responsible party until resolution. - Review daily inspection reports for completeness and accuracy. Review material test reports for compliance with specifications. - Support all equipment testing, training, startup, commissioning, closeout, and warranty activities. - Oversee post-construction phase, preparing and submitting final deliverables (e.g., as-build drawings and O&M Manuals), reviewing final pay request and punch lists, recommending final completion, tracking of warranties and preparation of final invoicing. - Support business development activities including client meetings, proposal development, and presentations. - Actively engage in recruitment of key construction staff by screening resumes, interviewing prospective candidates, and coordinating with HR professionals. Your Capabilities and Credentials - Thorough knowledge of construction management principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions. - Ability to effectively discuss project issues with project team, contractor, design professionals, owner's management and staff, regulatory representatives, and external parties, including ability to resolve conflict situations. - Experience with construction management, preferrable with water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipeline and conveyance facilities, and other water utility infrastructure. - Strong understanding of task assignment and schedule with capacity to handle multiple tasks and projects, concurrently, and quickly adapt to new priorities. - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to build trust and positive relationships. - Effective facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation. - Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering or related engineering field with a minimum of 10-12 years of experience or technical diploma in a related program with a minimum 12-14 years of experience. - Minimum 4-5 years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of a wide range of medium to complex projects including Collaborative/Alternative Project Delivery. - Experience working on large complex projects with construction value of $500M+; water/wastewater experience preferred. - Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred. - OSHA and MSHA training and certification preferred. 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 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. 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. **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. **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 | OH | Cincinnati **Organization:** 2249 Water-US PMCM-Cincinnati OH **Employee Status:** Regular **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 25/09/2025 07:09:40 **Req ID:** 1002383 Stantec 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. 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