Civil Aviation Project Manager

About the role

Stantec is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Civil Aviation Project Manager to join our innovative Airport practice. The role offers flexibility to work from any of our offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Lexington, or Louisville, Tennessee, or Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an engineer of record and team lead on aviation related projects.
• Prepare reports, develop project design elements including technical reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Cook up and direct efforts of technical staff to develop high-quality deliverables.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.
• Correspond with clients, attending and participating in airport authority meetings, and providing guidance to Airport Managers, Airport Authorities, or Client Engineering Staff to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.
• Oversee and/or prepare grant administration paperwork for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as well as State grant administration.
• Oversee all aspects of construction engineering administration including oversight of Resident Inspectors, shop drawing approvals, and contractor coordination.
• Travel to other Stantec offices for team collaboration, as required.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong communicator and creative problem solver with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident presenting technical information to all levels of leadership.
• In-depth understanding of FAA design standards and specifications.
• Proven success managing innovative aviation projects and programs.
• Inspiring team leader who brings together engineers, specialists, and contractors for seamless project delivery.
• Skilled in balancing technical excellence with budget, schedule, and client expectations.
• Hands-on experience in project budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering design software such as MicroStation (with ORD) or AutoCAD (with Civil 3D)—MicroStation preferred.
• Experience with AeroTurn, hydrology, and stormwater modeling software a plus.
• Construction administration/field observation experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license; ability to obtain an airside security badge required for certain projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky and/or Tennessee required.

Skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of FAA design standards and specifications.
• Experience with project budgeting, estimating, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering design software.
• Experience with relevant modeling software.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to travel for site visits and client meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 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.