Director - PMO - Aviation Construction

Turner & Townsend • New York, NY

1d • $230,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Director- PMO to join our team. This individual will have strong leadership skills and proven track record of successfully manage scheduling on prior projects or programs.

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 with the ability to present to executive audiences.

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.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• 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 capability within the PMO through training, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.
• Strategic thinker with 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.

Benefits

• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed