Project Manager – Aviation

Stantec

Project Manager managing design and construction for aviation projects at Stantec. Leading teams and overseeing multiple complex projects in healthcare, higher education, and more.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeLexington • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,800 - $118,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the buildings sector, particularly in healthcare, commercial, and higher education projects. Proficient in budget management, contract negotiation, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceBudget ManagementContract NegotiationLeadership SkillsUnderstanding of Design and Construction Process

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementContract ReviewPlan ReadingSchedulingProblem-SolvingConstruction OversightChange Order ManagementDispute ResolutionOccupancy Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Scheduling SoftwareWord Processing SoftwarePresentation SoftwareSpreadsheet Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in ArchitectureBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree in Aviation Management

Industry Keywords

Owner's RepresentativeAirport Capital ProgramHealthcare ProjectsCommercial ProjectsHigher Education ProjectsAirport InfrastructureMid-Sized AirportsLarge Hub AirportsConstruction ManagementDesign Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple healthcare, higher education, or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner’s Representative
Manage the approved scope, schedule and budget
Communicate daily with the client and project team
Lead the Design Team consisting of the Architects, Engineers, Equipment Planner and other consultants
Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team
Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team
Lead the Construction Team on behalf of the owner
Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project
Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors
Prepare Monthly Reports to Owner
Assist in plan reviews and inspections with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project
Assist and help manage/coordinate move and occupancy activities
Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project
Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims

Requirements

What you’ll need

Project Management experience in buildings sector (design and construction of healthcare, commercial, and higher education)
Ability to interact professionally with internal clients, external clients, as well as in the field with subcontractors
Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software
Experience with budget management or custom software
Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications
Understanding of design and construction process and requirements
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Strong leadership skills & the ability to drive a team forward on tasks
Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within the buildings, infrastructure, or aviation sectors
Required: Demonstrated experience managing at least one airport capital program or major airport project with a duration exceeding one (1) year from planning, design, construction, or commissioning through project closeout
Strong preference for experience at mid-sized or regional commercial airports; experience at large hub airports will also be considered highly valuable
Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Program Manager, or Project Manager on airport terminal, landside, airside, support facility, or airport infrastructure projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accident death & dismemberment insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave