Aviation Infrastructure Leader

Shape the Future of Aviation in Florida. 

Whatever the distance, wherever the destination – our designs lead you there. Our “One Infrastructure” group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of roadway, bridge, transit & rail, airport, and ports & marine projects as well as civil engineering, land development engineering, landscape architecture and urban planning.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Aviation Infrastructure Leader for Florida. You will lead innovation, growth, and excellence in airport planning, design, and construction management. 

In this role you will be responsible for executing large-scale technical and strategic assignments to address airport planning, capital infrastructure, and program management priorities for our airport clients throughout the state of Florida. Our Aviation Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, your career will soar to new heights. This position may be based in Tampa, Orlando, Coral Gables, Miami, West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, or Jacksonville, Florida.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead high-impact pursuits in Florida’s aviation market—identify opportunities, build winning teams, and secure major contracts. 
• Grow our brand by engaging with industry organizations like AAAE, ACI, FAC, ASCE, ACEC, and WTS. 
• Expand our reach by collaborating across business lines—Community Development, Buildings, Environmental Services, and PM/CM. 
• Develop and negotiate proposals as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agencies.
• Perform client outreach and site visits in support of pursuing new clients
• Prepare technical approach narratives in support of proposals and SOQs and approvals. 
• Liaise with clients, agencies, and other stakeholders to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.
• Serve as Project Manager, Project Director, Principal, or Subject Matter Expert on major airport infrastructure projects. 
• Be a connector—build strategic relationships with airport authorities, counties, and cities. 
• Develop and negotiate proposals as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agencies.
• Perform client outreach and site visits in support of pursuing new clients
• Prepare technical approach narratives in support of proposals and SOQs  
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Develop and expand key client relationships resulting in consulting services engagements.