Project Manager, Aviation (Terminal Design)
Rockaway, NJ - USA
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 3000 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.
Job Summary
TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager Aviation (Terminal Design) to lead the planning design and delivery of complex airport terminal projects for major aviation programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognized aviation practice and contribute to the transformation of some of the worlds most important airport facilities.We are looking for a project manager with a strong background in airport terminal design and redevelopment who has successfully led multidisciplinary design teams on major terminal projects in the United States or internationally. The successful candidate will have experience coordinating architects engineers planners specialty consultants airport stakeholders airlines and operational teams to deliver innovative functional and passenger-focused terminal environments.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
The Opportunity
As Project Manager Aviation (Terminal Design) you will be responsible for managing the design and delivery of complex airport terminal projects from concept development through construction support.
You will serve as a key leader within multidisciplinary project teams ensuring design excellence while balancing operational requirements passenger experience sustainability goals technical standards budget constraints and schedule objectives.
This role requires a strong understanding of airport terminal planning architectural design coordination aviation operations and the complexities of delivering projects within active airport environments.
Responsibilities
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 TYLins Aviation practice.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors or Masters 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.
Typical Project Experience
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
Ideal Candidate
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 understanding of architectural coordination airport operations and passenger experience.
You are comfortable managing executive-level stakeholder relationships guiding multidisciplinary teams and making informed decisions that balance design excellence operational efficiency constructability and long-term airport objectives.
Why TYLin
TYLin partners with airport owners airlines and public agencies around the world to deliver innovative aviation infrastructure that enhances mobility connectivity and the passenger experience. As part of our Aviation practice you will collaborate with some of the industrys most respected aviation professionals on landmark airport programs.
We offer:
The opportunity to lead transformational airport terminal projects.
Collaboration with internationally recognized aviation architects engineers and planners.
A dynamic multidisciplinary environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Career growth opportunities within a global infrastructure consulting firm.
Join Us
If you are an experienced aviation project manager with a passion for delivering exceptional airport terminal design projects we invite you to join TYLin.
Help shape the future of aviation by creating terminal environments that are efficient resilient sustainable and designed around the passenger experience.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity.As part of that commitment we haveprovidedthe base compensation range of$153600 - $210600annually for this position and local market.We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills experienceeducationand competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical disability and life insurance coverage continuing education benefits paid time off employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration mission-driven focus discipline and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran Guardsman or Reservist a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal provincial state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.
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