Associate Director - Project Management - Aviation Energy Infrastructure (Cogeneration/CHP)
Turner & Townsend•New York, NY
•$180,000 - $260,000•Onsite
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Project Management to support the delivery of aviation energy infrastructure projects, including cogeneration (CHP) plants and central utility systems, across the NY/NJ region. Acting as an Owner’s Representative, this role will manage all phases of project delivery from planning and design through construction and commissioning within active airport environments, ensuring successful outcomes aligned with client goals, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 8–15+ years of experience in infrastructure, energy, or power projects
- Experience with cogeneration/CHP, central plants, or utility infrastructure
- Prior experience with PANYNJ projects or similar public agencies
- Experience working in aviation or other operational/regulated environments
- Experience in an Owner’s Representative or consulting role
- Must reside in the New York Metro area
- Ability to work on-site at aviation facilities
- Ability to obtain and maintain airport security credentials
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
- PMP or equivalent certification (a plus)
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of cogeneration/CHP and related energy infrastructure projects
- Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities
- Ensure integration with existing airport and utility systems
- Serve as a primary interface with client, airport operations, airlines, and stakeholders
- Lead project meetings, reporting, and governance processes
- Coordinate work to minimize disruption to active airport operations
- Administer consultants, contractor, and vendor agreements in accordance with agency procedures
- Manage cost controls, forecasting, change orders, and claims
- Support procurement activities including bid evaluation and contract award
- Review and coordinate engineering designs for CHP systems (turbines, HRSGs, electrical, controls)
- Oversee construction progress, quality, and safety compliance
- Support commissioning, testing, and project closeout
- Maintain risk registers and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with agency standards, permitting, and environmental regulations
- Promote a strong safety culture in secure, operational environments
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Benefits
- Great place to work
- Opportunity and voice to affect change
- Support for succeeding in work and life
- Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
- Respects work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
