Construction Project Manager - Airports​/Aviation

Position: Construction Project Manager - Airports / Aviation
Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations - adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client's vision.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Airports / Aviation to support our major aviation clients. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, be able to take the initiative and drive activities with limited supervision.

* Requires 100% on site

Responsibilities:

* Lead the architectural design process for aviation-related capital projects, ensuring alignment with program goals, airport standards, and stakeholder expectations.

* Design Management to oversee and coordinate the work of internal and external design teams, including architects, engineers, and consultants, to ensure cohesive and high-quality design outcomes.

* Collaborate closely with airport authorities, airline representatives, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders throughout all project phases to gather input, present design concepts, and secure approvals.

* Program integration to ensure architectural design solutions are fully integrated with broader capital improvement program objectives, including operational efficiency, passenger experience, and sustainability goals.

* Regulatory Compliance to ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, ADA requirements, and airport-specific design guidelines.

* Manage the preparation and quality control of design documentation deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and presentation materials.

* Project coordination with project managers, construction teams, and consultants to align design intent with budget, schedule, and constructability considerations.

* Lead internal and external design reviews, ensuring adherence to quality standards and design excellence throughout all phases.

* Change management to evaluate and manage design changes, ensuring impacts to scope, cost, and schedule are clearly communicated and documented.

* Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.

* Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.

* General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged.

* SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

* Relevant Aviation Project Experience contributing to or leading the architectural design and coordination of aviation or transportation-related capital projects preferrable.

* Experience supporting or managing design consultant contracts and scopes of work, including coordination with external design partners.

* Strong ability to follow through on design commitments, ensuring alignment with project goals, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

* Team Collaboration with the ability to work effectively within a design team, contributing to a positive and productive team culture while supporting junior staff as needed.

* Demonstrated experience delivering major aviation or transportation-related capital projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, and design standards.

* Familiarity with integrated project delivery (IPD) or similar collaborative project environments, multidisciplinary stakeholders including airport authorities, consultants, and contractors.

* Excellent written and verbal communication…