Senior Construction Manager/Project Manager

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.

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. Join us as we assist jurisdictions in constructing roadway and airport infrastructure projects in the southwest.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Colorado Construction Management Group is looking for a highly motivated Senior Construction Manager / Project Manager with strong heavy civil transportation/airport construction experience for our Phoenix, AZ office.

The primary responsibility of the Senior Construction Manager / 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. Responsible for overseeing a team that typically consists of project controls, quality inspectors, and administration staff; may participate in pre-construction activities supporting engineering, estimating, logistics, and execution planning related activities from a construction perspective. Will advise the client on any issues or risks observed and provide recommendations on proposed remedial actions for client's approval.

You will be focused on developing our talented team and project opportunities to provide creative solutions through exceptional project delivery and client communication. Key clients will be local agencies, ADOT and airports throughout Arizona, You will work closely with Arizona and regional leadership to implement sound business development and project delivery practices advancing our capabilities in a progressive and entrepreneurial environment. This position requires a strong emphasis in project management in the areas of roadways, bridges, airports, drainage, and highways.

At the direction of the client, the Senior Construction Manager / Project Manager may also lead the construction execution planning process including but not limited to: communications management, reporting requirements, change management, project controls, scheduling, quality management, risk management, material management, environmental management, regulatory and permitting, and logistics associated with the field construction operations that will take place for the project. Additionally, the Senior Construction Manager / Project Manager may provide preconstruction development support of execution strategies development and assist in constructability reviews. The construction execution planning exercise will be coordinated with the client, the Construction Contractor(s) and other stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects, delivery, and QA for the construction of airport infrastructure, roadways/highways, intersections/interchanges and associated infrastructure to meet local, state and federal requirements.
• Manage the development of scopes of work, level of effort estimates, and project schedules.
• Provides construction management leadership to the project team in support of the client.
• Support account management teams in establishing and maintaining relationships with key clients throughout Arizona with an emphasis on airports and ADOT.
• Lead business development efforts in Arizona including client relationship building, opportunity identification, and positioning Stantec for pursuits with target clients.
• Monitor and reporting function will include making recommendations on proposed remedial actions for client's 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 to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental project requirements. The monitoring and reporting task is typically delegated to site health and safety representative. This does not in any way alleviate the Construction Contractor(s) or the client regarding Prime Contractor responsibilities as legislated by government occupational health and safety legislation.
• Efficient project management of multiple concurrent projects. Technical expert 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.
• Solves complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicates ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
• Leads 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.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering contract documents, drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Monitors and coordinates with Contractors' work for compliance to schedule, budget, technical specifications, and legal requirements.
• Examines field conditions as required to support development and completion of the project.
• Review's Contractor request for change and when appropriate, assists in the preparation of contract change orders/modifications.
• This position will involve work in an office environment in addition to field assignments working on a construction site.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Valid driver''s license is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Primavera and/or Microsoft Project skills are desirable.
• OSHA certification is preferred.

Your Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registered in State of Arizona, or ability to obtain within 6 months, is preferred. A PE can be substituted for extensive construction experience focused on infrastructure projects with a government agency.
• 15+ years' experience in heavy civil transportation construction projects.
• ADOT and/or FAA project experience is 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 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.

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.

Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix Organization: BC-1817 Transpt-US Southwest Employee Status: Regular Management Level: Senior manager Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 24/09/2026 03:09:51 Req ID: 1007916

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