Aviation Programs Director: Strategic Delivery & Leadership

Arora Engineers, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arora Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Program/Project Director to lead complex development projects from initiation through closeout across multiple locations.

The role provides overall responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, stakeholder coordination, and contractual compliance in active aviation environments. You will guide design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout; manage multidisciplinary teams, interfaces with clients and regulators, and ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in project/program management in Aviation
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients, contractors, consultants and regulators
• Familiarity with Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, CMAR, and GC/CM delivery methods
• Proficiency with PM software including Primavera P6 and MS Project

Responsibilities

• Lead aviation projects from initiation through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop and control schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage communications with clients, regulators, and internal teams
• Review project documents for constructability, compliance, and alignment with objectives
• Monitor progress and mitigate risks to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communications

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM

Master's degree preferred

PM certifications (PMP/ CCM) preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

SharePoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

Arora Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Program/Project Director to lead complex development projects from initiation through closeout across multiple locations.

The role provides overall responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, stakeholder coordination, and contractual compliance in active aviation environments. You will guide design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout; manage multidisciplinary teams, interfaces with clients and regulators, and ensure