Program Director, Airport Terminals

About the role

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 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm supports projects of varying size and complexity, enhancing conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems to provide better mobility and sustainable solutions.

At TYLin, we are shaping the future of aviation infrastructure by delivering some of the world’s most complex and transformative airport programs. We seek an accomplished Program Director – Airport Terminals to provide strategic leadership on major terminal redevelopment projects, working with owners, executive stakeholders, and technical experts. Relocation assistance is available for exceptional candidates currently residing elsewhere in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of major airport terminal design and redevelopment programs.
• Serve as the primary executive interface with airport owners, program management teams, and key stakeholders.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams consisting of architects, engineers, planners, and specialty consultants.
• Develop program execution strategies that support cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives.
• Provide executive oversight throughout planning, design, procurement, and construction support phases.
• Manage project governance, reporting, and executive communications.
• Guide technical decision‑making while balancing operational, commercial, and passenger experience priorities.
• Coordinate with design‑build teams, CMAR teams, joint ventures, and alternative delivery partners.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies for large, complex programs.
• Mentor and develop project managers and technical leaders across the aviation practice.
• Support business development activities, client relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience delivering major aviation infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated leadership of large airport terminal design programs within the United States or internationally.
• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Proven ability to oversee large capital programs with multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working directly with airport authorities, owners, executive leadership, and major program stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of airport planning, terminal design, passenger experience, and operational requirements.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, CMAR, or Public‑Private Partnerships (P3).
• Ability to lead high‑performing teams in a collaborative environment.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or AICP certification.
• Experience delivering projects for major international hub airports.
• Experience on terminal redevelopment programs valued in the hundreds of millions or billions of dollars.
• Existing relationships with major North American airport owners and aviation industry stakeholders.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed project teams.

Ideal Background

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Architecture
• Aviation Planning
• Airport Program Management

Why TYLin?

• Opportunity to lead nationally significant airport terminal programs.
• Collaborative environment with internationally recognized aviation experts.
• Career growth within a global infrastructure consulting firm.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving to the New York metropolitan area.
• Chance to leave a lasting legacy on iconic airport developments in North America.

Pay

Base compensation range: $200,000 – $290,000 annually (local market).

Benefits

• Extensive medical, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Continuing education benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Comprehensive total rewards package.