Aviation Project Manager

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.

Your Opportunity

Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we’ll take your career to new heights.

The New York City, NY office is looking for an Aviation Project Manager to 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 project from initial scoping through construction and project close-out.

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 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.

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; ensures that mistakes become learning experiences.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience with the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program procedures and the FAA’s Advisory Circulars is preferred.

Strong aviation infrastructure design experience

Ability to manage all aspects of airport infrastructure project development.

Experience in successful aviation project pursuits including identifying opportunities, client engagement, developing teaming strategies and developing proposals.

Strong ability to review designs for quality and completeness

Strong client interaction and relationship skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking, strong attentiveness to detail.

Willingness to learn new skills and interface with multiple project managers 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 related field

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 in New York, NY. Occasional field work may be required. Telecommuting is permitted up to 2 days a week, depending on business need.

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.

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Salary Range(s) :

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 111,300.00 - Max Salary $ 161,300.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location : United States | NY | New York

Organization : 1794 Transpt-US Northeast-New York NY

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Nonmanager

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 23 / 06 / 2025 11 : 06 : 41

Req ID : 1001226