Aviation Terminal Design Project Leader

TYLin; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 564,000 - 773,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive medical insurance

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

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 worldwide.

You will coordinate architects, engineers, planners, aviation specialists, and stakeholders to deliver innovative, passenger‑focused terminal environments while balancing schedule, budget, and quality commitments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing airport terminal design and redevelopment projects.
• Experience delivering major terminal projects at commercial airports in the United States or internationally.
• Strong understanding of airport terminal planning, passenger processing, and operational requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, tenants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

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.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to TYLin’s Aviation practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management

Job description

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 worldwide.

You will coordinate architects, engineers, planners, aviation specialists, and stakeholders to deliver innovative, passenger‑focused terminal environments while balancing schedule, budget, and quality commitments.