Senior Aviation Project Manager
Stantec · Tampa
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 a Senior Aviation Project Manager to join our team and help manage and grow our Florida Aviation group! This position will be responsible for managing and delivering projects for clients at small General Aviation airports to large hub commercial service airports, within our Infrastructure Aviation team.
Projects will include conceptual designs and technical reports, 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 position may be based in Tampa, Orlando, Coral Gables, Miami, West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, or Jacksonville, Florida.
Your Key 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 Federal Aviation Administration’s (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.
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.