Sr. Program Manager - Aviation - Las Vegas

AECOM
Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 180,000 - 300,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Stakeholder management","Risk management","Collaboration","Communication"]

Lead major U.S. airport development and capital improvement programs across the full lifecycle, from planning and design through procurement and construction. Provide executive-level strategic direction, establish governance and performance metrics, and drive alignment across client goals, regulatory requirements, and delivery plans. Manage program controls—budgets, schedules, risks, and change control—while leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams and serving as the primary interface with airport authorities and stakeholders.

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Sr. Program Manager - Aviation - Las Vegas

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Job Summary

Lead major U.S. airport development and capital improvement programs across the full lifecycle, from planning and design through procurement and construction. Provide executive-level strategic direction, establish governance and performance metrics, and drive alignment across client goals, regulatory requirements, and delivery plans. Manage program controls—budgets, schedules, risks, and change control—while leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams and serving as the primary interface with airport authorities and stakeholders.
Location: Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee full program lifecycle for large, multi-year aviation development programs, including planning, design, procurement, and construction.
  • •Provide executive-level strategic direction, decision-making guidance, and program governance frameworks with reporting and performance metrics.
  • •Serve as the primary interface with airport authorities, senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and third-party partners, including leading workshops and executive presentations.
  • •Manage program budgets, schedules, risk registers, change control, and cost forecasts; ensure resolution of issues impacting cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational continuity.
  • •Lead, mentor, and support multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and staff development.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 180,000 - 300,000 annually
Perks:Health InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •BA/BS and 12+ years of related experience in aviation program or project management, including 4 years of leadership.
  • •Oversee major multi-year aviation development programs across planning, design, procurement, and construction.
  • •Lead large, cross-functional teams and manage executive-level client relationships.
  • •Pass airport-specific background checks and obtain required badges/clearances.
  • •Strong understanding of FAA standards, airport planning principles, environmental processes, and construction phasing.
Experience:12+ yearsAviationInfrastructureConstruction
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipStakeholder managementRisk managementCollaborationCommunication
Certifications:PMP
Languages:English

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Sponsorship available.
Security Clearance:Airport-specific background checks

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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