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Senior Geotechnical Project Manager - Materials Testing and Inspection
@ Stantec
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Materials Testing and Inspections Project Manager in Markham, ON to manage budgets, timelines and scope for materials testing and inspection projects. The role combines field and laboratory work with supervising technical staff and preparing reports. The posting requires a valid driver's licence, willingness to work away from home and overtime as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Manage budgets, timelines and scope of assigned projects
- Coordinate and supervise materials testing and test pitting programs
- Perform and oversee geotechnical field testing
- Conduct construction quality control and quality assurance
- Mentor, coach and train technical staff
Requirements summary:
- Technical degree, diploma or certificate, or equivalent
- 15+ years of materials testing and inspection experience
- 5 to 10 years of materials testing project management
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to work away from home and overtime
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geotechnical engineering, Civil engineering technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec
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With every community, we redefine what's possible.
Full company description
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
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Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.
Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Materials Testing and Inspections Project Manager to join our team in the Markham, ON office.
Your Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with engineers and other technicians performing general duties consisting of both field and laboratory work including the following:
- Managing budgets, timelines, and scope of projects assigned
- Coordination and supervision of material testing and test pitting programs for a variety of small to large projects spanning from infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial developments
- Mentoring, coaching, and training of technical staff as required
- Geotechnical field testing such as rock anchor testing, observation of deep foundation installation, piezometer installation and measurements, slope stability monitoring using inclinometers, downhole thermistor installation, etc.
- Construction quality control/quality assurance and preparation of quality documents
- Assist with field and laboratory testing of soils/concrete/asphalt
- Overseeing proposal and report preparation in the office
- Other general field and office-related duties
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Energetic team player with a commitment to superior client service
- Experience working with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A valid Driver's License is required
- Ability and willingness to work away from home
- Willingness to work overtime as required
Education and Experience
Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 15 years of experience in materials testing and inspections is required
5-10 years of materials testing project management experience
The position will require fieldwork
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.
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.
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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.
Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.
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