Airport Program Director: Major Capital Projects

AECOM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead major U.S. airport development and capital improvement programs from Las Vegas, NV.

You will provide strategic direction, oversight, and leadership across planning, design, and construction to deliver complex aviation initiatives. Responsibilities include governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and robust program controls, focusing on FAA standards for airside, landside, and terminal elements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 12+ years of program or project management experience in aviation infrastructure.
• Master’s degree and PMP certification are preferred.
• Airport background checks and badges/clearances are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full program lifecycle for large aviation development programs (planning, design, procurement, construction).
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction to cross-functional teams.
• Establish governance, reporting, and performance metrics for programs.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with airport authorities, regulators, and partners.
• Monitor scope, schedules, costs, and risk; ensure FAA standards and environmental compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and support staff development and recruitment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

PMP certification

Tools

Program controls systems

Reporting platforms

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead major U.S. airport development and capital improvement programs from Las Vegas, NV.

You will provide strategic direction, oversight, and leadership across planning, design, and construction to deliver complex aviation initiatives. Responsibilities include governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and robust program controls, focusing on FAA standards for airside, landside, and terminal elements.