Overview As Aviation Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex airfield construction programs at commercial airports, ensuring safe, compliant delivery in active environments. You will act as the primary client interface, coordinating with airport operators, regulators, and contractors to sustain uninterrupted operations. You'll own scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management from planning through closeout, shaping projects that support reliable aviation infrastructure. This role blends technical airfield expertise with strong leadership to drive safe, efficient execution and stakeholder alignment. You will contribute to a mission of delivering a better world through resilient, well-co-
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental, vision
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
- paid time off
- disability benefits
- flexible work options
Responsibilities- Lead airfield construction programs (runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage, lighting, signage) with end-to-end management from scope to closeout
- Serve as primary liaison among AECOM, airport clients, contractors, and regulators during construction
- Manage construction phasing and sequencing to protect continuous airport operations; coordinate with operations, planning, security, and airlines
- Oversee contractor performance, safety compliance, and alignment with contract documents and airport constraints
- Review and adjust baseline schedules, phasing, and look-ahead plans to protect milestones and minimize operational impact
- Lead constructability reviews focusing on staging, access, safety, and operational continuity
- Identify, resolve construction issues, change orders, and claims to maintain momentum and minimize client exposure
- Direct inspection, testing, and QA to ensure FAA and project standards compliance
- Support project controls including cost tracking, forecasting, progress payments, and reporting
- Mentor project staff including construction managers and inspectors
- Ensure compliance with FAA requirements, SMS, environmental and labor regulations
Key requirements- BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency including 2 years of leadership
- Senior-level experience managing airfield construction programs at commercial service airports
- Progressive aviation construction project management experience in active airport environments
- Proven project or construction management on complex, multi-stakeholder aviation projects
- Experience with runway, taxiway, and apron construction phasing in operational airfields
- Strong understanding of FAA airfield construction standards and airport operational requirements
- Experience managing contractor claims, change management, and schedule recovery
- CCM, PMP, or similar professional certification
- Experience with large airport capital improvement programs
- Stakeholder coordination
- Strong communication
- Leadership and mentoring
- Airfield construction phasing
- FAA standards and airport operational requirements
- Constructability reviews
