Director – Aviation Program Manager

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🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $230k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

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📋 Program Manager

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Turner & Townsend

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10,000+ employees

We build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society through the commitment, capability and care our team brings. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

📋 Description

• Lead business development and client engagement activities across the Northeast aviation market • Develop and maintain strong relationships with airport authorities, airlines, and key stakeholders, particularly within PANYNJ • Drive growth at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and across the broader regional aviation portfolio • Provide senior leadership across the full lifecycle of aviation infrastructure programs • Lead the successful delivery of complex airport programs, including terminals, airside/landside infrastructure, utilities, and enabling works from strategic planning through execution and operational readiness • Implement best-in-class program management and controls frameworks across scope, schedule, cost, risk, governance, and performance management • Champion innovation across digital delivery, sustainability, resilience, and asset performance • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary aviation team

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, or program controls for major capital programs • Proven experience in aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure delivery • Strong expertise in governance, program controls, reporting, and risk/change management • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present to executive audiences • Experience with airport authorities, FAA programs, or federal capital delivery • Background in design‑build, CMAR, progressive design‑build, or multi‑prime delivery environments • Familiarity with enterprise PMO systems, cost management platforms, and scheduling tools • Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CCP, PSP, or equivalent • Professional Engineering (PE) License in NY/NJ or able to get reciprocity within 60 days of employment • Reside in the NY Metro area.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities