Aviation Infrastructure Leader - Florida

Stantec; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Aviation Infrastructure Leader for Florida to drive innovation, growth, and excellence in airport planning, design, and construction management. The role leads large-scale assignments for airport clients across Florida.

The position may be based in Tampa, Orlando, Coral Gables, Miami, and other Florida cities. Strong leadership, aviation knowledge, and Florida PE license are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven success delivering projects for airports in Florida.
• Strong technical skills and project scheduling knowledge; FAA/Aviation standards familiarity.
• Ability to identify new consulting opportunities and expand services.
• Experience leading specialized teams in a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience managing project budgets and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead Florida aviation market pursuits, build winning teams, secure contracts.
• Grow brand through industry organizations and partnerships.
• Collaborate across business lines to deliver complex airport projects.
• Develop and negotiate proposals and SOQs; perform client outreach and site visits.
• Oversee project delivery with focus on quality, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor and hire the next generation of aviation engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation industry knowledge

Client engagement

Budget & cost control

Proposal development

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project scheduling software

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.

Shape the Future of Aviation in Florida.

Whatever the distance, wherever the destination – our designs lead you there. Our "One Infrastructure" group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of roadway, bridge, transit & rail, airport, and ports & marine projects as well as civil engineering, land development engineering, landscape architecture and urban planning.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Aviation Infrastructure Leader for Florida. You will lead innovation, growth, and excellence in airport planning, design, and construction management.

In this role you will be responsible for executing large-scale technical and strategic assignments to address airport planning, capital infrastructure, and program management priorities for our airport clients throughout the state of Florida. Our Aviation Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, your career will soar to new heights. This position may be based in Tampa, Orlando, Coral Gables, Miami, West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, or Jacksonville, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact pursuits in Florida’s aviation market—identify opportunities, build winning teams, and secure major contracts.

• Grow our brand by engaging with industry organizations like AAAE, ACI, FAC, ASCE, ACEC, and WTS.

• Expand our reach by collaborating across business lines—Community Development, Buildings, Environmental Services, and PM/CM.

• Develop and negotiate proposals as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agencies.

• Perform client outreach and site visits in support of pursuing new clients

• Prepare technical approach narratives in support of proposals and SOQs and approvals.

• Liaise with clients, agencies, and other stakeholders to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.

• Serve as Project Manager, Project Director, Principal, or Subject Matter Expert on major airport infrastructure projects.

• Be a connector—build strategic relationships with airport authorities, counties, and cities.

• Develop and negotiate proposals as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agencies.

• Perform client outreach and site visits in support of pursuing new clients

• Prepare technical approach narratives in support of proposals and SOQs

• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Develop and expand key client relationships resulting in consulting services engagements.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and innovation across disciplines and geographies.

• Play a key role in hiring and mentoring the next generation of aviation engineers.

• Oversee project delivery with a focus on quality, budget, and schedule.

• Responsible for providing quality assurance/quality control reviews of project design documents/reports.

• Perform as lead on technically complex projects and acts as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven success delivering projects for small, medium, and large hub airports in Florida.

• Strong technical skills, proficiency with project scheduling and management software, comprehensive knowledge of FAA and Aviation Regulator Standards/Requirements, and a proven track record for leadership, mentorship, and project success are all essential.

• Demonstrated ability to identify new and expanded consulting services opportunities. After winning new work, a proven ability to plan, design, and deliver capital / urban projects.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a team of specialized employees and contractors in a coordinated and integrated manner.

• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment, Project/Program Management environment, or Construction Contracting environment.

• Experience is required in the management of project and/or program budget and cost control functions including budgeting, change management, cost estimating, forecasting.

• Ability to present technical information to executive level staff.

• PE license in Florida (or ability to obtain within 60 days); licenses in other states a plus.

• Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in airport infrastructure design, project management.

• PE license in Florida (or ability to obtain within 60 days); licenses in other states a plus.

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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

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.