Construction Program Manager – Aviation Projects

Construction Program Manager – Aviation Projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale capital programs, with a strong preference for 20+ years in airport development or aviation-related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience advising executive-level teams and coordinating with municipal, state, and regulatory agencies.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary programs from strategic planning through execution, with emphasis on capital improvement planning, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification is preferred.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel, with advanced skills in schedule development, critical path analysis, cost control, and financial forecasting.
• Strong background in performance metrics, risk management, reporting dashboards, and operational readiness (ORAT) programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to executive teams, public officials, and community stakeholders.
• Experience in contract negotiation, vendor management, compliance oversight, and program governance.
• Demonstrated leadership in team development, cross-functional coordination, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate program-wide strategies aligned with the airport’s Master Plan and long-term strategic vision.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive capital program plan, including project delivery strategies, executive governance models, and success criteria.
• Embed with executive leadership teams to provide advisory services on modernization, expansion, and infrastructure planning.
• Identify revenue-generating opportunities and support development of project funding strategies.
• Assist with legislative briefings, public updates, and leadership presentations.
• Support the implementation of Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transfer (ORAT) planning and execution.
• Assess organizational structures, staffing needs, compensation structures, and performance benchmarks as the airport evolves.
• Advise on the formation and optimization of the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) delivery team, including project delivery models.
• Support change management across major program elements, ensuring engagement with internal stakeholders and alignment with program goals.
• Provide program oversight by developing and implementing project performance metrics across cost, schedule, scope, document control, and procurement functions.
• Oversee development and management of master program schedules, identifying conflicts, delays, and risks while implementing corrective action plans.
• Generate near real-time reports and dashboards to support executive-level decision-making.
• Support plan and design reviews, procurement facilitation, and integration of preconstruction services.
• Ensure continuous improvement, quality assurance, and compliance with project goals and performance standards.
• Act as a liaison between executive leadership, regulatory bodies, airlines, design teams, and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and public forums to align all program participants and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in conflict resolution, issue management, and communication planning.
• Lead compliance efforts related to contract administration, invoice reviews, change orders, and documentation protocols.
• Ensure adherence to funding requirements and assist in developing financial programming strategies.
• Allocate and manage internal and external resources across program portfolios.
• Identify and mitigate program risks through structured risk management planning and contingency development.
• Maintain program documentation and ensure document control across systems.
• Support procurement efforts and vendor contract negotiations.
• Drive team building and personnel development efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification is preferred.