Sr. Program Manager - Aviation

AECOM
Las Vegas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 180,000 - 300,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 12+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Leadership","Risk mitigation","Stakeholder management","Communication","Organizational skills"]

Lead major U.S. airport development and capital improvement programs end-to-end, guiding planning, design, procurement, and construction. Provide executive-level strategy, program governance, and performance reporting while aligning client goals with FAA requirements, regulations, and operational constraints. Partner with airport authorities, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to drive decision-making, risk mitigation, and issue resolution. Manage budgets, schedules, change control, and mentor multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-visibility airside and landside initiatives.

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Job Summary

Lead major U.S. airport development and capital improvement programs end-to-end, guiding planning, design, procurement, and construction. Provide executive-level strategy, program governance, and performance reporting while aligning client goals with FAA requirements, regulations, and operational constraints. Partner with airport authorities, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to drive decision-making, risk mitigation, and issue resolution. Manage budgets, schedules, change control, and mentor multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-visibility airside and landside initiatives.
Location: Las Vegas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
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 leadership, strategic direction, and program governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
  • •Serve as the primary interface with airport authorities, senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and third-party partners; facilitate workshops, meetings, and executive presentations.
  • •Review program scopes, design deliverables, technical studies, phasing concepts, cost estimates, and construction packages for airside, landside, and terminal elements.
  • •Manage program budgets, schedules, risk registers, change control, and cost forecasts; resolve issues impacting cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational continuity, while mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 180,000 - 300,000 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionLifeDisabilityPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquityFlexible Work

Key Requirements

  • •BA/BS and 12+ years of related experience in program or project management for aviation infrastructure projects (or equivalent education/experience), including 4 years of leadership.
  • •Provide oversight and leadership for complex aviation initiatives across planning, design, procurement, and construction.
  • •Pass airport-specific background checks and obtain required badges or clearances.
  • •Demonstrate delivery experience for major airport development programs (airside, landside, or terminal).
  • •Strong understanding of FAA standards, airport planning principles, environmental processes, and construction phasing; ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage executive-level client relationships.
Experience:12+ yearsAviationInfrastructureConstructionProgram management
Education:Master's
Skills:LeadershipRisk mitigationStakeholder managementCommunicationOrganizational skills
Certifications:PMP
Languages:English

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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