Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Turner & Townsend•New York, NY

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the growth and delivery of its aviation portfolio across the Northeast. The role calls for an architectural or engineering background in the construction industry and experience in program management, design, and construction services. The Senior Project Manager will lead aviation infrastructure programs through their full lifecycle, spanning strategic planning, execution, and operational readiness. The position integrates program and cost management, construction management, asset management advisory, facility maintenance, commissioning, capital planning, program controls, and digital delivery. It also includes developing client relationships and business opportunities, establishing and growing a multidisciplinary Northeast aviation team, and working with national leadership to advance consistent practices across the aviation portfolio. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The base salary range is $190,000–$210,000 USD. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The company promotes a flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Requirements

College degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
At least 15 years of professional experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure program delivery, including significant aviation-sector experience.
Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
Excellent presentation skills and effectiveness in a client-facing role.
Strong understanding of airport operations, construction phasing, and infrastructure development in active airport environments.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Contribute to strategic account development, capture planning, and proposal development to secure new aviation opportunities.
Develop client relationships, identify opportunities to expand existing accounts, and establish new client partnerships.
Identify opportunities to expand the firm's program, construction, and asset management, building consultancy, and advisory services.
Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and aviation forums.
Lead aviation infrastructure programs across their full lifecycle, integrating program and cost management, construction management, asset management advisory, facility maintenance, commissioning, and capital planning.
Lead delivery of airport programs involving terminals, airside and landside infrastructure, utilities, and enabling works, from strategic planning through execution and operational readiness.
Implement program management and controls frameworks covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, governance, and performance management.
Oversee program controls and digital delivery to enable data-driven decisions and transparent senior-level reporting.
Integrate construction delivery capabilities to support constructability, phasing, sequencing, and execution in live airport environments.
Align capital program strategies with asset lifecycle planning to support long-term operational performance and value.
Coordinate capital programs with active airport operations, including stakeholder coordination, operational continuity, and readiness planning.
Oversee safety, quality, compliance, and risk management, and act as a senior escalation point for delivery challenges.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary aviation team.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development in line with growth objectives.
Contribute to business planning and aviation market strategy.
Collaborate with national leadership to promote consistency, innovation, and best practices across the aviation portfolio.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with Turner & Townsend values.
Establish and grow the Northeast aviation team by identifying capabilities, developing talent, and aligning resources with business development and project delivery objectives.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.