Senior Project Manager, Aviation Engineering

Global Infrastructure

198d • $140,000 - $200,000

About The Position

TYLin is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Aviation Engineering to lead key elements of our work at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the largest and most complex aviation hubs in the world. This is a high-impact opportunity to guide major airside, landside, and terminal infrastructure projects as part of a long-term capital improvement program. You’ll work closely with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and key partners in shaping the next generation of aviation infrastructure in Southern California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale aviation projects, including significant experience at large hub airports (LAX strongly preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is required.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary projects within active airport environments.
• Strong familiarity with LAWA design criteria, FAA guidelines, and California transportation and infrastructure regulations.
• Skilled in managing client relationships, leading teams, and mentoring staff in a high-performance culture.
• Experience working in partnership with public agencies, contractors, and terminal operators in a program environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead major engineering efforts at LAX, managing the planning, design, and delivery of terminal, airside, and landside infrastructure projects in alignment with LAWA goals and FAA standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to LAWA, airlines, and regional partners, helping drive consensus, solve complex challenges, and support capital program objectives.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and subconsultants, ensuring coordination across disciplines and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee project delivery with a focus on schedule, budget, design excellence, and sustainability goals set by LAWA.
• Support TYLin’s program presence at LAX through active participation in program-wide coordination, interface management, and technical integration activities.
• Lead or support proposal efforts and participate in interviews to expand TYLin’s footprint within LAWA’s long-term improvement plans.
• Monitor changes in local, state, and federal aviation policy and funding, and support clients in navigating regulatory environments.
• Represent TYLin at industry events such as AAAE, ACI-NA, and regional aviation forums to stay current and maintain visibility within the West Coast aviation market.

Benefits

• Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
• Continuing education benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees