Stantec

Senior Project Manager, Aviation

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Denver • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manages landside and airside contracts with a variety of airport clients.
  • Directly supervises assigned team members, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and supporting advancement, skill development, and improvement in alignment with aviation project requirements and company standards.
  • Attends Board meetings at various airports, provides guidance to the airport boards, and works with Business Center Sector Leader to perform project development/communication with those Boards.
  • Markets, in coordination with the Regional Business Leader and Business Center Airports Team Leader, various commercial service and general aviation airports.
  • Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, coordinates project resources, and monitors project progress.
  • Reviews project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
  • Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
  • Provides direction and coordinates staff necessary to complete assignments on schedule and within budget per the contract.
  • Prepares and/or reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments and projects.
  • Interacts with clients, customers, regulatory and funding agencies, contractors, and others.
  • Will coordinate the work of other engineers and/or technicians who assist in specific assignments.
  • Gathers data and information required in the development of aviation grants and facilities.
  • May be required to assist and participate in the preparation of funding grant applications.
  • Monitors contractor’s construction effort and quality.
  • Analyzes and interprets construction plans and specifications; seeks assistance from design engineers where intent is not clear.
  • May prepare and present public reports to a variety of audiences.
  • Attend project meetings and may present specific aspects of engineering assignment.
  • Lead the preparation of proposals and actively contribute to the growth of the Aviation Sector through business development, key pursuit, and strategy.
  • Follows all in-house procedures related to documentation of designs, process flow, filing, quality control, etc.
  • Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
  • Actively participates in the marketing process by delivering quality work, providing excellent client service and assisting with project pursuits and customer relationship management efforts.
  • Keeps current with the engineering profession in theory and practice, especially in area of specialty.
  • Represents the organization at professional organizations.
  • Represents the firm in digital communication and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
  • Contributes to the vision, growth and advancement to Stantec’s Airport Sector.

Requirements

  • Ability to manage all aspects of aviation project development and delivery.
  • Comfortable with supervisory duties.
  • Experience in successful aviation project pursuits including identifying opportunities, client engagement, developing teaming strategies, developing proposals, and winning new work.
  • Ability to coordinate with professional staff to develop multiple assignments.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Good communication, multi-tasking, attentiveness to detail.
  • Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
  • Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
  • Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and regulatory agencies.
  • Current driver’s license and ability to obtain airside security badge at commercial service airports and passing required security background check required.
  • Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications.
  • Knowledge of FAA and state airport capital funding processes.
  • Completion of a four (4) year college level academic program in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or relative degree is mandatory.
  • 8 years of aviation experience with a minimum of 4 years as a Project Manager.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
  • Interest and desire to travel on regional and national basis.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 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
  • Paid family leave
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
  • Paid sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
aviation project developmentproject managementproposal developmentquality assuranceconstruction plans analysisbudget preparationgrant application preparationFAA design standardscodes and legal requirementsmulti-tasking
Soft Skills
supervisory skillscommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailclient engagementteam coordinationcreativityinnovationwriting skillscustomer relationship management
Certifications
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)driver's licenseairside security badge