Aviation Project Manager

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 111,700 - 177,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness program

Stock purchase plan

Pre-tax health plans

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Airport Project Manager to join our Aviation team in Canada, leading airfield infrastructure projects across Western Canada. The role requires coordinating engineers and planners, communicating with clients, and delivering projects from design through construction.

The candidate should bring 7+ years in airports civil engineering and 5+ years in project management, with a BC/AB P.Eng. or eligibility and familiarity with FAA standards. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Civil P.Eng. License in British Columbia and/or Alberta, or in progress to obtain.
• 7+ years of professional experience in airports civil infrastructure engineering.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience on airport projects.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Familiarity with FAA design standards, TP 312, ICAO.
• MS Office (Word, Excel) experience.
• Scheduling software experience (MS Project, Primavera).
• Current or eligible for federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and organize project design development and production delivery.
• Lead/manage a multidisciplinary team of consultants and professionals.
• Address project issues following protocol to reach best solution.
• Manage budget, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide onsite construction observation assistance.
• Establish and maintain client/owner relationships.
• Develop new business through networking and proposals.
• Attend on-site project meetings with clients as needed.
• Travel to remote locations may be required.
• Support proposal development and documentation for Airports team.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Public speaking

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, engineering, and construction contract administration services for all phases of airport infrastructure projects. We are professionals working together as an integral team, relying on each other’s expertise to create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving worldwide. Please join our team and help us keep communities connected! Stantec is looking for an experienced Airport Project Manager to join our expanding Aviation team and provide ongoing airfield infrastructure services across Western Canada. The preferred candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate with and lead a variety of technical and managerial professionals experienced in the engineering and planning projects at both commercial service and general aviation airports. You have the capability to act as engineer of record and project manager on various airport projects. We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must. The ideal candidate will have experience working on a variety of airport projects of varying scale and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines. Some travel may be required for the role.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Forecast and organize project design development and production delivery
• Ability to successfully lead/organize a team of multiple disciplines and consultants
• Address project issues following protocol and procedure to reach the best solution
• Manage budget, code and jurisdictional requirements
• Onsite assistance in construction observation
• Establish and maintain client/owner contractor relationships
• Network to build relationships with new clients and return clients
• Public speaking and networking
• Collaborate closely with Regional Practice Leaders in other Business Lines
• Mentor junior staff in project management skills and capabilities
• Attend on‑site project meeting with clients, as needed
• Ability to travel to remote locations may be required as part of this role
• Provide support with regards to Business Development tasks related to proposal development and preparing proposal documentation that will win work for the Airports team

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering
• Civil P.Eng. License in British Columbia and/or Alberta, or in progress to obtain
• 7+ years of professional experience in the field of airports civil infrastructure engineering
• 5+ years of Project Management experience working on airport projects
• PMP certification is an asset
• Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications, TP 312, and ICAO
• MS Office program experience, especially Word and Excel
• Scheduling software experience, such as MS Project, Primavera, etc.
• Currently has or is eligible for federal security clearance

Stantec offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, wellness program, paid vacation and holidays, stock purchase plan and pre‑tax health plans.

Locations: Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually
• $118,000.00 - $177,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary

Other Locations: Canada | BC | Vancouver

Organization: 1136 Transpt-CA Alberta-Calgary AB

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 10/07/2026 02:07:20