Aviation Project Manager

Stantec

Airport Project Manager overseeing airport infrastructure projects within the Transportation group at Stantec. Leading project teams, client relationships, and technical deliverables across Western Canada.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$111,700 - CA$177,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Civil Engineering with a focus on Airports Civil Infrastructure, project management, and client relationship management. Proficient in FAA design standards, proposal development, and mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil P.Eng. License7+ Years Airport Civil Infrastructure Experience5+ Years Project Management ExperiencePMP CertificationFAA Design Standards Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCivil EngineeringBudget ManagementConstruction ObservationProposal DevelopmentScheduling SoftwareFAA Design StandardsTP 312 KnowledgeICAO StandardsClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipPublic SpeakingNetworkingMentoringProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS ProjectPrimavera

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationFederal Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AirportsCivil InfrastructureConstruction ManagementProject Design DevelopmentConsultant Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Forecast and organize project design development and production delivery
Ability to successfully lead/organize a team of multiple disciplines and consultants
Address project issues following protocol and procedure in order to reach the best solution
Manage budget, code and jurisdictional requirements
Onsite assistance in construction observation
Establish and maintain client/owner contractor relationships
Network to build relationships with new clients and return clients
Public speaking and networking
Collaborate closely with Regional Practice Leaders in other Business Lines
Mentor junior staff in project management skills and capabilities
Attend on-site project meeting with clients, as needed
Ability to travel to remote locations may be required as part of this role
Provides support with regards to Business Development tasks related to proposal development and assisting in preparing proposal documentation that will win work for the Airports team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering
Civil P.Eng. License in British Columbia and/or Alberta, or in progress to obtain
7+ years of professional experience in the field of airports civil infrastructure engineering
5+ years of Project Management experience working on airport projects
PMP certification is an asset
Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications, TP 312, and ICAO
MS Office program experience, especially Word and Excel
Scheduling software experience, such as MS Project, Primavera, etc.
Currently has or eligible for federal security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
wellness program
paid vacation
paid holidays
stock purchase plan
pre-tax health plans