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Your Opportunity
Stantec 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 Summary
This 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 Responsibilities
Acts 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 Abilities
Ability 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 Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Minimum of 15 years' experience in construction within a water/wastewater treatment facilities and/or pump stations
Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
Experience using a PMIS (e.g., eBuilder, Procore, Oracle Unifier) for construction
Experience using AutoDesk applications preferred
Field 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 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 | DC | Washington
Organization: BC-1951 Water-US Northeast
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/06/2026 08:06:27
Req ID: 1006190
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