Senior Program Controls Manager, Aviation

Global Infrastructure • San Francisco, CA

2d • $180,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary Are you ready to lead program controls on one of the most complex and visible aviation capital programs in the United States? TYLin is seeking a Senior Program Controls Manager to support major capital improvement initiatives at San Francisco International Airport. This role is responsible for establishing, managing, and continuously improving program-wide controls that enable informed decision-making, accountability, and successful delivery. This is a senior leadership position requiring close collaboration with airport leadership, project managers, consultants, and contractors. You will oversee cost, schedule, reporting, and governance processes across multiple concurrent projects in a highly regulated, fast-paced airport environment.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading program or enterprise-level controls on large, complex capital infrastructure programs.
• Strong understanding of cost management, scheduling, forecasting, change management, and performance reporting.
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior executives, public agency stakeholders, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments such as aviation, transportation, or other public infrastructure programs.
• Confident, decisive leadership style with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in program controls, project controls, or capital program management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, multi-project capital programs (aviation experience strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of capital project lifecycles and project delivery methods.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work full-time on site at San Francisco International Airport.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with airport authorities or public-sector owners.
• Familiarity with capital program management systems and reporting platforms.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, or similar.
• Experience leading or scaling program controls teams on major infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee program controls functions across SFO’s capital improvement program, including cost management, scheduling, change control, risk management, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain program-level standards, procedures, and controls to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance across all projects.
• Manage and integrate project information from multiple systems and sources to provide accurate, timely insights to executive stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards, reports, and briefings that support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Partner with project managers and delivery teams to monitor performance against budgets, schedules, and key milestones.
• Identify trends, risks, and variances; recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to program controls and support staff.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to airport leadership on program performance, controls strategy, and best practices.

Benefits

• At TYLin, you will play a critical role in shaping the delivery of one of the nation’s most ambitious aviation capital programs.
• This opportunity offers you the chance to: Lead program controls at a flagship international airport. Influence executive decision-making on high-impact infrastructure investments. Work alongside experienced aviation professionals in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Leave a lasting legacy on projects that will serve millions of passengers for decades to come.
• TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $180,000 - $250,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.
• TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
• TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
• Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
• TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees