Aviation Project Manager

Stantec; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Ten paid holidays

Vacation 10–20 days

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec NYC is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to grow the NYC Aviation group, manage and deliver projects at major hubs and DoD facilities. You will work with the Aviation Team Leader to guide scoping, scheduling and budgeting, and lead multidisciplinary project teams from concept through construction close-out.

The role requires active PE license (NY/NJ preferred), strong client relations, and a track record in aviation infrastructure design and pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer license; NY/NJ preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of design/project management experience in airport infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Direct client interfacing with Airport Authorities and DoD representatives.
• Lead design objectives and advance airport projects through completion.
• Prepare scopes of services, goals, milestones and budgets.
• Coordinate resources and monitor progress across teams.
• Oversee drawings and specifications, cost estimates in Civil 3D.
• Lead proposals, qualifications, and project pursuits.

Skills

Aviation design

Project development

Client engagement

Quality review

Communication

Multi-tasking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Active U.S. PE license (NY/NJ preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, your career will soar to new heights.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that movepeopleand goodsfrom Point A to Point B, wecreate 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

The New York City, NY office is looking for anAviation Project Managerto join our team and help manage and grow our NYC Aviation group! This position will be responsible for helping grow our team and our aviation business out of the NYC office. It will also include winning, managing and delivering projects for clients at major large hub commercial service airports and Department of Defense airport facilities within our Airport Infrastructure Sub-sector.

Projects will include aviation infrastructure conceptual and final designs, technical reports and presentations, airspace analyses, master plan updates and other planning studies, construction or rehabilitation of airfield pavements such as runways, taxiways and aprons, and other miscellaneous improvements. This individual will work closely with the New York City Aviation Team Leader and the Airport Infrastructure Sector Leader to manage and grow the New York City Aviation Team. This individual may direct several project team members and will lead most aspects of projects from initial scoping through construction and project close-out.

The Stantec Transportation group provides services to both private and public sector clients. While you will be focusing on work in Maine and the Northeast, the successful candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with our other teams across the United States and in Canada and support their project needs as opportunities arise.

Why Choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Interfacing directly with clients that include various Airport Authorities, State Aviation Authorities, and Department of Defense representatives.
• In-depth knowledge of clients’ needs and standards and upcoming Capital Improvement Program(CIP) projects.
• Leading design objectives and advancing airport projects through completion and final close-out
• Prepares project Scope of Services and engineering fees, establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, coordinates projectresources, and monitors projectprogress.
• Work with the design team on deliverables, including preparation of drawings utilizingAutoCAD Civil 3D, preparation of project specifications and construction costestimates.
• Preparing grant administration paperwork for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as well as State grantadministration.
• Provides guidance to Resident Engineers during construction with the ability and confidenceto solve problems asneeded.
• Lead the preparation of proposals and statements ofqualifications.
• Actively participates in the marketing process by delivering quality work, providingexcellent client service, and assisting with projectpursuits.
• Takes an active mentoring role; encourages, motivates, and develops others for highperformance; ensures that mistakes become learningexperiences.

Your Capabilities And Credentials

Experience with the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program procedures and the FAA’sAdvisory Circulars ispreferred.

• Strong aviation infrastructure design experience
• Ability to manage all aspects of airport infrastructure projectdevelopment.
• Experience in successful aviation project pursuits including identifying opportunities,client engagement, developing teaming strategies, and developingproposals.
• Strong ability to review designs for quality and completeness
• Strong client interaction and relationshipskills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking, strong attentiveness todetail.
• Willingness to learn new skills and interface with multiple projectmanagers with a focus on mentoring staff and nurturing organic growth within a dynamic team environment.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or relatedfield

• Minimum of 7 years of design, project management, or construction administration experience relating to airport infrastructure
• Must have an active U.S. Professional Engineer license. PE license in the State of New York or New Jersey is preferred.

Candidate will primarily work in an office setting inNew York, NY.Occasional field work may be required. Telecommuting is permitted up to 2 days a week, depending on business needs.

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‑looking…

Pay Range

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$114,500.00 - $166,100.00 Annually

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

Primary Location: United States | NY | New York

Organization: 1794 Transpt-US Northeast-New York NY

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/03/2026 04:03:52

Req ID: 1004889

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