Senior Construction Project Manager / Design Review - Aviation

Turner & Townsend•New York, NY

17h

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Design Review professional to join its growing team. The role leads multidisciplinary design reviews for large-scale aviation and infrastructure construction projects, coordinating architectural, civil, structural, MEP, systems, and specialty disciplines. The position establishes review strategies and quality standards, verifies compliance with applicable regulations and client requirements, and integrates design with construction delivery, schedule, cost, and operational needs. The role also manages review schedules and milestones, oversees design-submission QA/QC, maintains review records, and communicates status, risks, and recommendations to clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Public Trust security clearance; employment is contingent on successful completion of the investigation. On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in design management, project management, or engineering for major capital programs.
Strong background in aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure projects.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design reviews.
Deep understanding of design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to manage complex stakeholder groups and drive resolution of technical issues.
Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Public Trust security clearance.
Must successfully complete the Public Trust investigation for employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with airport authorities, FAA programs, or federal infrastructure.
Background in design-build, CMAR, or progressive design-build environments.
Familiarity with digital design review platforms such as Bluebeam, Kahua, or BIM 360.
Professional licensure (PE or RA) or certifications (PMP or CCM).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multidisciplinary design reviews across architecture, civil, structural, MEP, systems, and specialty disciplines.
Establish design review strategy, workflows, and quality standards aligned with program requirements.
Ensure design packages meet regulatory, code, client, FAA, airport authority, and local jurisdiction requirements.
Coordinate design consultants, engineering teams, and subject matter experts to resolve comments, conflicts, and technical issues.
Facilitate design review workshops, technical coordination meetings, and issue-resolution sessions.
Align design intent with operational requirements and construction feasibility.
Lead constructability reviews and ensure design packages support efficient, safe, and cost-effective construction.
Collaborate with construction managers, schedulers, and cost teams to integrate design with delivery sequencing, phasing, and budget constraints.
Identify design risks, gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
Manage design review schedules, deliverables, and critical milestones.
Track progress, monitor consultant performance, and escalate risks affecting design delivery.
Ensure timely completion of design packages and readiness for procurement and construction.
Oversee QA/QC processes for design submissions and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and program design criteria.
Maintain documentation, comment logs, and audit trails for design review cycles.
Serve as the primary point of contact for design review communications with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Prepare and deliver design review reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
Support governance boards and leadership with design status, risks, and decision recommendations.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.