Senior Aviation Program Manager – Airports & Airfields

Stantec; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Aviation Project Manager to join our Florida team and help manage and grow our Aviation group. This role leads projects from concept through construction across general aviation and hub airports, with responsibility for scope, budgets, and client coordination.

Based in Florida with flexibility for various locations, you will mentor staff, lead proposals, and coordinate with design and construction teams to deliver airfield improvements, CIP programs, and FAA grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing projects within airport infrastructure design and construction administration. Florida experience is expected.
• PE license in Florida (or ability to obtain within 60 days); licenses in other states a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing clients, attending, and participating in airport commission meetings, and providing guidance to Airport Managers, Airport Commissions, or Client Engineering Staff.
• In-depth knowledge of clients’ needs and upcoming Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
• Prepares project Scope of Services and engineering fees, establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, coordinates project resources, and monitors project progress.
• Work with the design team on deliverables, including preparation of drawings utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, preparation of project specifications and construction cost estimates.
• Preparing grant administration paperwork for the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as well as State grant administration.
• Provides guidance to Resident Engineers during construction with the ability and confidence to solve problems as needed.
• Approves contractor’s pay estimates and leads discussions with contractors.
• Lead the preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Actively participates in the marketing process by delivering quality work, providing excellent client service, and assisting with project pursuits.
• Takes active mentoring role; encourages, motivates, and develops others for high performance.

Skills

Project management

Aviation experience

Client relations

Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

PE license in Florida

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Aviation Project Manager to join our Florida team and help manage and grow our Aviation group. This role leads projects from concept through construction across general aviation and hub airports, with responsibility for scope, budgets, and client coordination.

Based in Florida with flexibility for various locations, you will mentor staff, lead proposals, and coordinate with design and construction teams to deliver airfield improvements, CIP programs, and FAA grant