Senior Project Manager, Aviation (Design)

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Aviation Engineering to lead key elements of our work at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Lead major engineering efforts at LAX, managing the planning, design, and delivery of terminal, airside, and landside infrastructure projects in alignment with LAWA goals and FAA standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to LAWA, airlines, and regional partners, helping drive consensus, solve complex challenges, and support capital program objectives.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and subconsultants, ensuring coordination across disciplines and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee project delivery with a focus on schedule, budget, design excellence, and sustainability goals set by LAWA.
• Support TYLin’s program presence at LAX through active participation in program-wide coordination, interface management, and technical integration activities.
• Lead or support proposal efforts and participate in interviews to expand TYLin’s footprint within LAWA’s long-term improvement plans.
• Monitor changes in local, state, and federal aviation policy and funding, and support clients in navigating regulatory environments.
• Represent TYLin at industry events such as AAAE, ACI-NA, and regional aviation forums to stay current and maintain visibility within the West Coast aviation market.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale aviation projects, including significant experience at large hub airports (LAX strongly preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is required.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary projects within active airport environments.
• Strong familiarity with LAWA design criteria, FAA guidelines, and California transportation and infrastructure regulations.
• Skilled in managing client relationships, leading teams, and mentoring staff in a high-performance culture.
• Experience working in partnership with public agencies, contractors, and terminal operators in a program environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $160,000 - $210,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.