Construction Supervisor

Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a qualified construction supervisor to perform construction administration services on community development projects in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Duties will be to observe all phases of construction activities for compliance with design documents, specifications and client expectations. The construction activities will primarily involve wastewater, water, stormwater, site grading and roadway inspection. General responsibilities include observation and documentation of work performed; coordination of daily on-site activities; documentation of as constructed work; preparation of daily reports; scheduling and conducting inspections and testing; and directing progress meetings. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily onsite construction activities liaising with contractors, surveyors, inspectors, design professionals, clients and relevant external parties.
• Report deviations from contract documents and specifications. Follows through with responsible party until resolution.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections and testing of all phases of construction.
• Oversee the daily record-keeping of activities including work completed and inspected.
• Communicate with the project team on construction status, issues and concerns.
• Monitor the progress of construction activities ensuring cost, schedule and quality standards are met.
• Organize and direct pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Prepare monthly progress estimates to be used for contractor invoicing.
• Prepare final documentation for closeout process.
• Prepare final as-constructed records in the field for use in record drawing preparation. 
• Prepare documents and maintain file management of project-related information including, but not limited to, correspondence, reports, videos and pictures.
• Participate in the implementation of safety controls and promote a safe workplace.
• Train and/or mentor less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Must be knowledgeable with underground construction (i.e. water and sewer installation, trench backfilling and compaction, etc.).
• Must be knowledgeable with roadway construction (i.e. subgrade preparation, sub-base and base works, concrete and asphalt paving, etc.).
• Ability to make decisions on projects based on the design criteria of engineering.
• Self-starter, can work independently and knows how to get along with contractors on a project site.
• Willing to work part-time in the office during periods where no construction is ongoing (i.e. winter).
• Experience in reading and interpreting civil engineering drawings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with AutoCAD is required.
• Knowledge in surveying.
• Construction management training and experience are very beneficial.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working on civil engineering projects; additional construction management, coordination, or supervision experience is considered an asset.

Position will work in a field setting, with part-time office work during construction shut-down periods.

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.

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.