Project Manager, Aviation (Terminal Design)

About the role

TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Aviation (Terminal Design) to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex airport terminal projects for major aviation programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognized aviation practice and contribute to the transformation of some of the world’s most important airport facilities. We are looking for a project manager with a strong background in airport terminal design and redevelopment, who has successfully led multidisciplinary design teams on major terminal projects in the United States or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design delivery of major airport terminal projects, including new construction, renovations, expansions, and modernization programs.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams including architects, engineers, planners, interior designers, aviation specialists, and specialty consultants.
• Serve as the primary project interface with airport owners, airlines, tenants, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate all phases of terminal design, including programming, concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing plans, and delivery strategies.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and ensure alignment between architectural, engineering, operational, and stakeholder requirements.
• Guide teams through complex design challenges related to passenger flow, security, baggage handling, concessions, accessibility, and airport operations.
• Review and manage design deliverables, technical submissions, and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate with construction teams to support constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and implementation planning.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain design quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, project reports, and client communications.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to the continued growth of TYLin’s Aviation practice.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience managing airport terminal design and redevelopment projects.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering major terminal projects at commercial airports in the United States or internationally.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex aviation projects.
  • Strong understanding of airport terminal planning, architectural design, passenger processing, and operational requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, tenants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Preferred
  • Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience delivering projects for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ).
  • Experience with major hub airports and large-scale terminal redevelopment programs.
  • Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, or Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
  • Experience with airport-specific design standards and regulatory requirements.
  • PMP certification.

Typical Project Experience

• New terminal facilities
• Terminal expansions and modernization programs
• Passenger concourses and gate areas
• Check-in and ticketing facilities
• Security checkpoint improvements
• Baggage handling and passenger processing areas
• Airline tenant spaces and operational facilities
• Airport lounges and premium passenger facilities
• Interior architecture and passenger experience improvements
• Terminal utility, systems, and infrastructure upgrades
• Airport sustainability and resiliency improvements

Pay

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $153,600 – $210,600 annually for this position and local market.