Stantec’s Water practice is looking for highly motivated Construction Technical Specialist with large water and wastewater project experience in the Central Valley and Bakersfield/Fresno, California area. The Construction Technical Specialist will be part of a construction management team supporting our clients’ projects seeing that the projects are constructed in accordance with the project plans and specifications and administering the construction contract. The Construction Technical Specialist will work closely with client Project Representatives, Stantec Resident Engineers, Stantec project Construction Management (CM) teams, and contractor project staff; and will report to the Resident Engineer. A thorough understanding of construction project documents, construction planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and quality and safety requirements is needed to successfully execute the work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of selected tasks/assignments to develop knowledge and skills within construction management.

• Familiar with relevant industry standards.

• Implement comments by reviews made by senior level team members.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and starts to perform some activities of the succeeding level.

• Active engagement in the CM Community for opportunities to share and learn.

• Develops an understanding of Design Phase constructability and construction sequencing reviews

• Supports Resident Engineer and project team during the Preconstruction Phase

• Assists CM team with documentation and use of productivity software for consistency and compliance with the project execution plan.

• With assistance from CM/RE, develops knowledge of contractor’s monthly pay requests based on daily reports and knowledge of actual work completed to date. Assures all required documentation is accurate and complete.

• Tracks the shop drawing submittals, Requests for Information (RFI) and change management process, updating contract drawings and specifications accordingly.

• Support CM team with reviewing plans, specifications and shop drawings to identify and resolve with the Contractors and Engineer any potential problems.

• Supports RE in ensuring accurate field records are being maintained, such as daily reports, test reports, and as-built drawings.

• Develops an understanding of QA/QC compliance audits of projects. Documentation and closeout of Corrective Action/Preventative Actions

• Participates in project progress meetings and detailed note taking

• Supports the CM/RE in preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports.

• Supports CM/RE in ensuring that inspection documentation accurately and completely reports the work that has occurred and includes all items of non-conformance to the contract documents and all registered and approved change orders.

• Supports post-construction phase

• Assists CM/RE in the management, approval and transference of the Final Record Documents, reviewing cost estimates of potential change orders and reviewing of construction schedules.

• Applies established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to resolve routine issues and complete assigned tasks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in discipline specific Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 15 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.

• Registered Professional Engineer in CA preferred.

This position is in a typical office environment working with computers at a desk for long periods of time. Remote/virtual work experience desirable; onboarding may occur in a remote environment, depending on local Stantec office 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.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$111,200.00 - $166,900.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | CA | Fresno
Organization: 2243 Water-US Delivery-Fresno CA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/03/2026 09:03:59
Req ID: 1005100

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.