Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Turner & Townsend  is seeking a  Senior Project Manager  to support the growth and delivery of our aviation portfolio across the Northeast.  The Sr Project Manager should have an architectural or engineering background in the construction industry and be experienced in Program Management/Design/Construction services.  Key Responsibilities Business Development & Client Engagement • Contribute to strategic account development, capture planning, and proposal development to secure new aviation opportunities. • Drive client relationship development and identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and establish new client partnerships. • Identify opportunities to expand Turner & Townsend’s service offerings across program/construction/asset management, building consultancy and advisory services • Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and aviation forums • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.  Infrastructure Program Delivery • Provide leadership across the full lifecycle of aviation infrastructure programs, integrating program and cost management, construction management, asset management advisory, facility maintenance, commissioning, and capital planning capabilities. • Lead the successful delivery of 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 • Oversee program controls and digital delivery, enabling data-driven decision-making and transparent reporting at the senior level • Integrate construction delivery capabilities to support constructability, phasing, sequencing, and execution within live airport environments • Align capital program strategies with driven asset lifecycle planning, ensuring investments deliver long-term operational performance and value • Ensure seamless integration of capital programs within active airport operations, including stakeholder coordination, operational continuity, and readiness planning • Provide oversight for safety, quality, compliance, and risk management, and serve as a senior escalation point for delivery challenges Leadership and Team Development • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary aviation team • Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development aligned with growth objectives • Contribute to business planning, and aviation market strategy • Collaborate with national leadership to drive consistency, innovation, and best practices across the aviation portfolio • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned with Turner & Townsend values • Establish and drive the growth of the Northeast aviation team, including identifying key capabilities, developing talent, and aligning resources with business development and project delivery objectives. • College Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent professional certification preferred. • 15+ years of professional experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure program delivery, including significant experience in the aviation sector. • Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.  • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client-facing role.  • Strong understanding of airport operations, construction phasing, and infrastructure development within active airport environments. • Team player; ability to work collaboratively.  *On-site presence and requirements may change