**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM** is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Aviation Program Manager** to oversee and coordinate various airport projects and programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in airport operations, project management, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills to ensure the successful execution of airport initiatives. **This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:** + Lead and manages large to very large size programs which have high levels of execution complexity and significant strategic value to the firm. + Provide the organization with strong technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery. + Develop and manage airport programs and projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet budget, timeline, and quality standards. + Coordinate with various departments, including operations, maintenance, security, and customer service, to ensure seamless program implementation. + Liaise with external stakeholders, including airlines, government agencies, contractors, and vendors, to facilitate project progress and resolve issues. + Monitor and report on program performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed. + Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in airport operations and project management. + Prepare and present regular updates and reports to senior management and other stakeholders. + Manage program budgets, resources, and schedules effectively to achieve project goals. + Lead and mentor a team of project managers and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** + BA/BS in Airport Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership. **Preferred Requirements** + A master’s degree, Professional Engineer (P.E.), and/or CCM certification is preferred + 10 + years of experience in airport operations or program management + Experience with managing multiple program delivery methods, such as Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), etc + Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and programs in an airport environment of $10M or more in contract value + Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, airport safety standards, and industry best practices + Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills + Proficiency in project management software and tools + Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously + PMP or similar project management certification is a plus **Additional Information** + Sponsorship is not available for this position + Relocation is not available for this position Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $133,500.43 - $246,975.79. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10119808 **Business Line:** PPM **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** East **Career Area:** Program & Project Management **Work Location Model:** On-Site **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc