Stantec

Project Manager, Aviation

Stantec$81K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in buildings, infrastructure, or aviation sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a major airport project with duration exceeding one year.
  • Strong preference for experience at mid-sized or regional airports.
  • Experience as an Owner's Representative on airport infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple hospital, education, or commercial projects as an Owner's Representative.
  • Communicate daily with clients and project teams.
  • Lead the Design Team, including Architects and Engineers.
  • Oversee project schedules and budgets throughout all phases.
  • Review and track contracts and payments to contractors.
  • Prepare Monthly Reports for the Owner.
  • Assist in plan reviews with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid family leave and ten paid holidays per year.
  • Accrual of 10 to 20 vacation days per year depending on tenure.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an individual to act as an Owner's Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of higher education, healthcare and other institutional expansion and renovation projects. The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning stages through design, construction and occupancy; and range in various complexities and total project costs of $5 Million to $200+Million. We are in search of applicants to be based in our one of the office locations listed, or remote in Savannah, GA to support projects in the surrounding areas.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple healthcare, higher education, or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner's Representative. Managing the approved scope, schedule and budget are of utmost importance.
  • 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
  • Traditionally reports to project executive or principal.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • 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.

Education and Experience
  • 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.
  • Proven ability to manage complex capital projects ranging from conceptual planning through design, construction, commissioning, and occupancy.
  • Experience coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, TSA, FAA, airport operations, concessionaires, and other aviation stakeholders preferred.

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.

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Pay Range:
• Various Locations in ME, VA-$81,800.00 - $118,600.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | KY | Lexington
Organization: 1798 Buildings-US PMCM-Lexington KY
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/07/2026 11:07:06
Req ID: 1006865

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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