Construction Technician

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

We are looking for a Construction Technician to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our purpose is to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve. From droughts to floods to sanitation systems, Stantec's Water team designs fit for purpose solutions to all facets of the water infrastructure life cycle. We provide services related to water resources, reservoirs and dams, water supply, wastewater networks and treatment, flood mitigation and river basin management.

Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professionals, appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily onsite construction activities communicating with contractors, design professionals, clients and relevant external parties.
• Monitor the Construction Contractor's work and prepare a comprehensive written Daily Report that includes such observation and description of all work activities.
• Review construction issues potentially resulting in an impact to the work of the Contractor, which may result in a change to the contract.
• Begins communicating with and making recommendations to Project Manager, design professionals, client, owner, developer, or contractor, but does not direct the means or methods of construction.
• Provides the Project Manager with updates on project progress or delays to client, design professionals, and/or contractor. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractor, project team and clients.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Education and Experience

Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field is preferred, but not required; minimum of 2-3 years of experience is preferred, but not required. Position will work in office and field setting. Visits construction sites and works in outside weather conditions. 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. #INDWater