Director – Aviation Program Manager

Job Description
Turner & Townsend are currently seeking an experienced

Director – Aviation Program Manager

to support the growth and delivery of our aviation portfolio across the Northeast, with a primary focus on the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

This role blends business development, strategic client advisory, and integrated program delivery leadership, leveraging the full Turner & Townsend platform to support major aviation capital programs from planning through execution and operations. The candidate will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, winning new work, and ensuring successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs in live operating environments.

Business Development & Client Engagement

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

Lead and support pursuits, including capture planning, win strategies, teaming, proposals, and interviews

Identify opportunities to expand Turner & Townsend’s service offerings across program/construction/asset management, and advisory services

Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and aviation forums

Maintain a strong understanding of client priorities, capital programs, procurement pipelines, and funding strategies

Infrastructure Program Delivery

Provide senior leadership across the full lifecycle of aviation infrastructure programs, integrating program and cost management, construction management, asset management advisory, and capital planning expertise

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

Oversee program controls and digital delivery, enabling data‑driven decision‑making and transparent reporting at the executive 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

Support portfolio optimization aligning development, commercial, and investment considerations

Advise on and implement appropriate delivery models (Design‑Bid‑Build, CMAR, Design‑Build, P3), aligned with client objectives and risk strategies

Ensure seamless integration of capital programs within active airport operations, including stakeholder coordination, operational continuity, and readiness planning

Champion innovation across digital delivery, sustainability, resilience, and asset performance

Provide oversight for safety, quality, compliance, and risk management, and serve as a senior escalation point for complex 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, revenue forecasting, and aviation market strategy

Collaborate with U.S. and global 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

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

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, or program controls for major capital programs.

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.

Preferred Experience

Experience with airport authorities, FAA programs, or federal capital delivery.

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.

Per client requirements, only US citizens may be considered for this opportunity.

Additional Information
The salary range for this full‑time role is $230K-$250K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

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