Project Manager, Aviation; Terminal Design

Job Summary

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.

• Lead the design delivery of major airport terminal projects, including new construction, renovations, expansions, and modernization programs.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams including architects, engineers, planners, interior designers, aviation specialists, and specialty consultants.
• Serve as the primary project interface with airport owners, airlines, tenants, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate all phases of terminal design, including programming, concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing plans, and delivery strategies.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and ensure alignment between architectural, engineering, operational, and stakeholder requirements.
• Guide teams through complex design challenges related to passenger flow, security, baggage handling, concessions, accessibility, and airport operations.
• Review and manage design deliverables, technical submissions, and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate with construction teams to support constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and implementation planning.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain design quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, project reports, and client communications.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to the continued growth of TYLin’s Aviation practice.

• Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing airport terminal design and redevelopment projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major terminal projects at commercial airports in the United States or internationally.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex aviation projects.
• Strong understanding of airport terminal planning, architectural design, passenger processing, and operational requirements.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, tenants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Preferred Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience delivering projects for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ).
• Experience with major hub airports and large-scale terminal redevelopment programs.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, or Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
• Experience with airport-specific design standards and regulatory requirements.
• PMP certification.

The successful candidate will have experience managing terminal projects such as:

• New terminal facilities
• Terminal expansions and modernization programs
• Passenger concourses and gate areas
• Check-in and ticketing facilities
• Security checkpoint improvements
• Baggage handling and passenger processing areas
• Airline tenant spaces and operational facilities
• Airport lounges and premium passenger facilities
• Interior architecture and passenger experience improvements
• Terminal utility, systems, and infrastructure upgrades
• Airport sustainability and resiliency improvements

You are an experienced aviation project manager who understands the unique challenges of designing and delivering complex airport terminals. You combine strong project leadership skills with a deep…