Aviation Senior Project Manager – Airfield Construction

Description

This role leads construction-phase delivery of airfield programs at commercial service airports in Denver, CO, acting as the main client contact and keeping work safe, compliant and workable inside active airfield operations.

The job calls for hands-on depth in airfield construction, phasing and stakeholder coordination at live airports.

The company is a global infrastructure consulting firm working across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, from advisory and design through program and construction management.

It is a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025 and a team of over 50,000 planners, engineers, scientists, digital specialists and construction managers.

Responsibilities

• Hold full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk on airfield construction projects through closeout.
• Run construction-phase services for runways, taxiways, aprons, shoulders, airfield drainage, lighting, signage and related civil work.
• Serve as the first point of contact for airport clients, contractors and regulators during construction.
• Plan construction phasing and sequencing so airport operations continue uninterrupted, working closely with operations, planning, security and airline teams.
• Monitor contractor progress, performance and adherence to contract documents, safety rules and airport operating limits.
• Review and manage baseline, phasing and look-ahead schedules to limit effects on the airfield and protect key milestones.
• Lead constructability reviews covering staging, access, safety and keeping operations running.
• Identify and resolve construction issues, change orders and claims early to limit client exposure and keep the project moving.
• Direct inspection, testing and quality assurance to meet FAA, airport authority and project standards.
• Support project controls, including cost tracking, forecasting, progress payment review and reporting.
• Mentor and supervise project staff, including construction managers, inspectors and support personnel.
• Make sure work meets FAA requirements, airport standards, safety management systems (SMS), and environmental and labor regulations.

Requirements

• Hold a BA/BS with 10 years of relevant experience, or show equivalent experience and/or education, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Preferred: senior-level experience running airfield construction programs at commercial service airports.
• Preferred: a progressive background in aviation construction, including direct work on airfields inside active airports.
• Preferred: proven experience as project or construction manager on complex aviation projects with many stakeholders.
• Preferred: experience phasing runway, taxiway and apron construction on operating airfields.
• Preferred: solid knowledge of FAA airfield construction standards, airport operating requirements and safety protocols.
• Preferred: experience handling contractor claims, change management and schedule recovery on aviation work.
• Preferred: a CCM, PMP or similar professional certification.
• Preferred: experience with large airport capital improvement programs.

Conditions

Location is Denver, CO.

U.S. citizenship is required.

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and keeps applicant information confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Also available: business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs aimed at technical and leadership growth.