AECOM

Copy of Aviation Senior Program Manager

AECOM • $120K — $150K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in program or project management for aviation infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to pass airport-specific background checks and obtain necessary badges or clearances.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, or a related discipline (preferred).
  • PMP certification or equivalent (preferred).
  • Experience delivering major airport development programs (airside, landside, or terminal) (preferred).
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full program lifecycle for large, multi-year aviation development programs.
  • Provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction to technical teams.
  • Establish program governance frameworks and performance metrics.
  • Drive alignment between client goals, regulatory requirements, and project execution plans.
  • Serve as primary interface with airport authorities and regulatory agencies.
  • Facilitate program workshops, progress meetings, and executive presentations.
  • Manage program budgets, schedules, risk registers, and reporting.

Benefits

  • Relocation support may be available for qualified candidates.
  • Commitment to a secure recruitment process with required in-person Day 1 onboarding.
  • Opportunity to work with major Texas airports, enhancing infrastructure and passenger experience.
  • Potential for long-term career progression within AECOM.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders for varied project exposure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Aviation Senior Program Manager to lead major Texas airport development and capital improvement programs (Houston, Austin, Dalla/Ft Worth, and San Antonio). This position will be based in Dallas, TX. This right candidate provide strategic direction, oversight, and leadership for complex aviation initiatives, ensuring successful delivery across planning, design, and construction. The Senior Program Manager will work closely with airport authorities, multidisciplinary teams, external stakeholders, and AECOM leadership to drive program execution, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with client objectives.

This position offers an opportunity to manage high-visibility airside and landside programs that shape long-term airport infrastructure, enhance passenger experience, and support operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy
  • Oversee full program lifecycle for large, multi-year aviation development programs, including planning, design, procurement, and construction.
  • Provide executive-level leadership, decision-making guidance, and strategic direction to technical teams.
  • Establish program governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
  • Drive alignment between client goals, regulatory requirements, operational constraints, and project execution plans.

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary interface with airport authorities, senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and third-party partners.
  • Facilitate program workshops, progress meetings, executive presentations, and stakeholder coordination sessions.
  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients and key program participants.

Technical Oversight
  • Review program scopes, design deliverables, technical studies, phasing concepts, cost estimates, and construction packages.
  • Provide direction on airside, landside, and terminal elements including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, utilities, vertical facilities, and support infrastructure.
  • Monitor adherence to FAA regulations, airport design standards, environmental requirements, and industry best practices.

Program Controls & Reporting
  • Manage program budgets, schedules, risk registers, change control, and cost forecasts.
  • Oversee program reporting, dashboard development, and executive summaries.
  • Ensure prompt resolution of issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational continuity.

Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and support multidisciplinary teams of project managers, engineers, construction managers, and controls specialists.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Support staff development, recruitment, performance reviews, and succession planning.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in program or project management for aviation infrastructure projects.
  • This position requires passing airport-specific background checks and obtaining badges or clearances.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • PMP certification or equivalent.
  • Proven experience delivering major airport development programs (airside, landside, or terminal).
  • Strong understanding of FAA standards, airport planning principles, environmental processes, and construction phasing.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage client relationships at the executive level.
  • Experience with program controls systems and reporting platforms.
  • Experience with major hub airports and multi-billion-dollar capital programs.
  • Familiarity with AECOM processes, tools, and integrated delivery models.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Relocation support may be available for qualified candidates.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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