Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Turner & Townsend•New York, NY

3d•$190,000 - $210,000

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 program delivery, support business development and client engagement, and build a multidisciplinary team. The position may include SOX control responsibilities, where applicable. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

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 within 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 Turner & Townsend’s program, construction, and asset management, building consultancy, and advisory services.
Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and aviation forums.
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
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—including terminals, airside and landside infrastructure, utilities, and enabling works—from strategic planning through execution and operational readiness.
Implement program management and controls frameworks for scope, schedule, cost, risk, governance, and performance management.
Oversee program controls and digital delivery to support data-driven decision-making 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.
Integrate 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 key capabilities, developing talent, and aligning resources with business development and project delivery objectives.