Owner's Advisor, Water Infrastructure

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Your Opportunity 

Stantec seeks an Owner's Advisor 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 Wastewater Treatment Plant and upstream sanitary and stormwater pump stations.  As part of Stantec’s Process Facilities Program Manager (PFPM) team, this role will be titled Owner’s Advisor and is a full-time position co-located with DC Water staff at our Program Management Office (PMO) at Blue Plains.

Job Summary

The Owner’s Advisor (OA) is responsible for the overall management and coordination of one or more collaborative delivery contracts (e.g., Design-Build, Progressive Design Build, or Construction Manager at Risk) and works under the guidance of the Deputy Program Manager and Program Manager. During contract development, the Owner’s Advisor helps the owner define the project scope and any associated phasing of work for capital projects or packages within the contract.  In addition, the OA supports the team and DC Water to evaluate alternative project delivery methods, and supports contractor procurement. 

During the pre-construction phase, the Owner’s Advisor collaborates with design engineers and contractor(s) to coordinate amongst the parties to guide delivery and confirm that the project design, cost, schedule, and deliverables align with the owner’s expectations and requirements. During the construction phase, the Owner’s Advisor coordinates with the contractor, leads program team field personnel in observing day-to-day activities on the job site and monitoring the project(s) to confirm they are on track for completion within the authorized budget and timeframe. The Owner’s Advisor performs work under the limited supervision of the Deputy Program Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assists the owner with project delivery method selection. Develops technical and other requirements for inclusion in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP) and supports the owner throughout the solicitation process.
• Reviews submittals for conformance with the requirements of the collaborative delivery agreement, as well as quality, sound engineering practice, and technical standards. Keeps the owner apprised of items that may require their decision.
• Reviews Requests for Information (RFI) to ensure that design engineers and contractors are providing thorough and efficient responses. Keeps the owner informed about RFIs that may involve adjustments to cost, time, scope, and/or quality.
• Attends design meetings and coordinates the activities of the owner, design engineers, contractors, and permitting agencies, among others. Helps the owner ensure that formal design reviews (e.g., constructability review, value engineering review) are completed, as required.
• Evaluates and provides the owner with feedback on the contractor’s self-performance requests, work packaging and procurement plans, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals, among other documents.
• Leads program and OA team field personnel and monitors and communicates construction status (e.g., w/r/t cost, scope, schedule, and other relevant information) to the owner.
• Observes and monitors the contractor’s work for compliance with codes, plans, specifications, standards, project schedules, etc.
• Reviews inspection, test, and operational demonstration plans and helps the owner coordinate the contractor’s activities with its various departments. May observe equipment testing, facility/process, demonstration, and commissioning activities. Reviews inspection and test results, in accordance with the requirements of the owner’s verification plan.
• Supports the owner’s review of contractor requests for substantial and final completion. Coordinates associated inspections and confirms and documents that all required activities and documentation are completed. May assist owner in negotiations to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough knowledge of collaborative delivery methods including Progressive Design Build (PDB) and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR).
• Thorough knowledge of construction administration processes and procedures, specifications, standards, materials, and methods used in the wastewater industry.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, specifications, inspection and test reports, and other documents associated with construction projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with program team members, design consultants, clients, senior management, and regulatory agencies.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the District of Columbia, or ability to obtain within 6-months, is required 
• Design-Build Professional (DBIA) Certification preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of experience on multi-discipline construction projects with demonstrated experience under one or more collaborative delivery contract models.
• Experience working at large, complex water/wastewater treatment facilities in operation.
• Experience working in a co-located integrated team environment.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using engineering calculation software, preferred. 
• Experience using AutoDesk applications preferred.

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.

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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