At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don't just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world-we do it sustainably. We're helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.
Join our team of mining professionals and you'll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You'll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Construction Manager to join our US Mining Team. In this role, you will oversee the execution of construction-related activities on mining projects. You will ensure projects are carried out safely, on schedule, and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Reporting to the Construction Services and Execution Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering successful project outcomes for our clients.
Your Key Responsibilities
Manage site construction teams and coordinate day-to-day construction activities to ensure project goals are met.
Conduct constructability reviews and risk assessments to inform engineering, cost, and schedule development, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Establish construction management framework and organizational structure for the delivery of execution phase projects.
Guide the development and implementation of Project Execution Plans (PEP), including engineering, procurement, and construction execution; quality assurance plan; safety and health plan; subcontracting plan; project staffing plan; organization chart; and procurement plan. (Includes training of new project team members on the PEP.)
Analyze and communicate the status of all projects within the execution portfolio performance indicators (e.g., schedule, costs, risks) to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and drive safety programs, training, and policies, and promote and manage the health and safety performance of project team members and subcontractors.
Establish policies, procedures, systems, and controls required for the efficient execution of EPCM/alternative delivery projects.
Foster strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site personnel to ensure smooth project execution.
Oversee quality control and assurance processes to maintain high standards of workmanship and materials.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and other project teams to resolve issues and ensure seamless project delivery.
Provide leadership and mentorship to site team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with Stantec's policies and procedures, including risk management, project management, and quality management.
Support the development of future leaders through mentoring and succession planning.
Provide technical and constructability advice, analyses, designs, and plans.
Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
Develop, oversee, and review construction planning and staffing for incoming projects.
Proven experience in mining and/or construction sectors in the planning and execution of large EPCM focused projects.
Strong technical knowledge of construction processes, methods, and best practices.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, wit the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience in managing safety programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Excellent technical writing skills, organizational skills, technical leadership abilities, oral communication skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Proficiency in construction management software and tools.
Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Demonstrated successful experience in client service management, including the ability to interface with clients and to build and maintain lasting, positive relationships.
Demonstrated successful experience in leadership, including defining and setting the direction for a team, project, and office; strategy development; and change management.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
20 years of relevant experience in construction management with a focus on large, complex EPCM projects focused in mining, dams, tunnels and/or other execution phase projects.
Demonstrated leadership record for large teams assigned to CAPEX/OPEX projects
Valid driver's license
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized
Pay Range:
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$141,500.00 - $212,200.00 Annually
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) 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 | AZ | Phoenix
Organization: 2308 E&R-US Southwest-Phoenix AZ
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 22/01/2026 12:01:21
Req ID: 1003772
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. 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.
