Aviation Program Director & Senior Project Lead

STV; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

STV in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Director/Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale aviation terminal development programs. You will provide executive leadership across multiple concurrent projects, coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires overseeing planning through turnover, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget control in one of the nation’s busiest aviation markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading large-scale aviation, infrastructure, or terminal projects.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects in highly operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of delivery methodologies (DBB, Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build).
• Experience with project controls including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change management.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for aviation and terminal development programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and operational priorities.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects and workstreams across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, airport standards, and safety requirements while meeting schedule and budget targets.
• Oversee project controls – scheduling, forecasting, cost management, earned value, and change management.
• Foster collaboration among airport stakeholders, consultants, contractors, regulators, and internal teams.
• Support procurement, contract administration, and risk management activities across programs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Aviation industry knowledge

Communication

Scheduling & budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/Aviation Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

STV in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Director/Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale aviation terminal development programs. You will provide executive leadership across multiple concurrent projects, coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires overseeing planning through turnover, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget control in one of the nation’s busiest aviation markets.