Aviation Project Manager

Job summary

Lead and organize multi-disciplinary teams to deliver airport infrastructure projects, including design development and production. Manage budgets, jurisdictional requirements, and maintain strong relationships with clients and contractors.

Job details

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 an 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 variety of airport projects of varying scale and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines. Some travel may be required for the role. Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From airside roadways, airfield drainage, runway, taxiway, and apron design , we'll take your career to new heights. 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 in order 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 Provides support with regards to Business Development tasks related to proposal development and assisting in preparing proposal documentation that will win work for the Airports team Qualifications 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 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. 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. 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 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.

What you’ll do

Lead and organize multi-disciplinary teams to deliver airport infrastructure projects, including design development and production. Manage budgets, jurisdictional requirements, and maintain strong relationships with clients and contractors.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a P.Eng license in BC or Alberta, and at least 10 years of total experience. Candidates must have 5+ years of airport project management experience and knowledge of FAA, TP 312, and ICAO standards.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Wellness program • Paid vacation • Holidays • Stock purchase plan • Pre-tax health plans

Listed skills

• MS-Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Civil Engineering
• Airfield Infrastructure Design
• Budget Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Construction Observation
• Public Speaking
• Mentoring
• Proposal Development
• FAA Design Standards
• TP 312
• ICAO Standards
• MS Project
• Primavera
• MS Office

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Consulting