About this role
Stantec
As an Assistant Construction Manager, you will support the management and coordination of construction activities in a fast-paced professional design and delivery environment. Working alongside experienced construction and project management professionals, you will assist with field coordination, project documentation, schedule tracking, quality, safety, and construction administration while developing your construction management experience.
Your Key Responsibilities
Assists with daily onsite construction activities and coordination with contractors, design professionals, clients, and other project stakeholders.
Supports the development and tracking of project schedules and helps identify and report potential schedule impacts or deviations.
Assists with identifying deviations from contract documents, drawings, specifications, and applicable requirements and communicates them to the project team.
Helps schedule and coordinate project reviews, site visits, and inspections.
Maintains accurate records of construction activities, including work completed, inspections, photographs, and field documentation.
Participates in project meetings and assists with preparing updates on construction progress, issues, and concerns.
Supports the monitoring of construction activities for adherence to project schedule, quality, and contract requirements.
Assists with the review and tracking of plans, specifications, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, construction schedules, and other project documentation.
Supports project closeout activities and preparation of final project documentation.
Maintains organized project files, including correspondence, reports, photographs, and other construction-related information.
Participates in the implementation of safety procedures and promotes a safe workplace.
Works closely with Construction Managers and other project team members to develop knowledge of construction management processes and industry practices.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic understanding of construction principles, methods, and terminology.
Interest in developing knowledge of construction management, field coordination, quality, scheduling, and project controls.
Ability to communicate professionally with contractors, project team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to identify issues, ask questions, and seek guidance when needed.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.
Basic knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation is preferred.
Familiarity with scheduling principles or construction management software is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or a related field.
0–1 years of related construction, engineering, or project coordination experience.
Previous internship, co-op, field, or construction experience is considered an asset but is not required.
OSHA or other applicable safety training/certifications are considered an asset.
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.
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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 | SC | Charleston
Organization: 1798 Buildings-US PMCM-Charleston SC
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/10/2026 03:10:00
Req ID: 1008350
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.
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