Associate Director - PMO - Aviation Construction

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

2d•$180,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director - PMO to lead the PMO for major aviation and infrastructure programs. The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record managing scheduling on prior projects or programs. The position oversees PMO strategy and governance, integrated program controls, risk and change management, decision support, executive stakeholder engagement, and the development of a multidisciplinary PMO team. The successful candidate will provide strategic recommendations to client leadership and ensure program data, reporting, and controls align with client requirements, federal guidelines, and Turner & Townsend best practices. Per client requirements, only US citizens may be considered. Employment is contingent on the ability to pass and secure a Public Trust background check. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, or program controls for major capital programs.
Proven experience in aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure delivery.
Strong expertise in governance, program controls, reporting, and risk/change management.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present to executive audiences.
Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of successfully managing scheduling on prior projects or programs.
Strategic thinking and the ability to shape and lead a high-performing PMO.
Strong executive presence and communication skills.
Ability to drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups.
High judgment, analytical rigor, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Commitment to Turner & Townsend’s values of excellence, integrity, and client partnership.
Must be a US citizen to be considered, per client requirements.
Must be able to pass and secure a Public Trust background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with airport authorities, FAA programs, or federal capital delivery.
Background in design-build, CMAR, progressive design-build, or multi-prime delivery environments.
Familiarity with enterprise PMO systems, cost management platforms, and scheduling tools.
Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CCP, PSP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the PMO framework, governance model, and operating structure for major aviation and infrastructure programs.
Define standards, processes, and controls across cost, schedule, risk, change, reporting, and document management.
Ensure alignment with client requirements, federal guidelines, and Turner & Townsend best practices.
Oversee integrated program controls, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting.
Ensure consistency and accuracy of program data, baselines, forecasts, and KPIs.
Lead development of program dashboards, executive reports, and performance insights.
Direct the program’s risk management framework, including identification, quantification, mitigation, and reporting.
Lead the change management process, ensuring disciplined evaluation, approval, and integration of changes.
Provide scenario analysis, decision support, and strategic recommendations to client leadership.
Serve as the primary PMO representative to client executives, governance boards, and delivery partners.
Present program performance, risks, and strategic insights in clear, concise executive formats.
Facilitate alignment across design, construction, commercial, and operational teams.
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary PMO team across controls, reporting, governance, and analytics.
Build PMO capability through training, coaching, and continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.