Aviation Senior Project Manager – Airfield Construction

AECOM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Aviation Senior Project Manager to lead airfield construction programs at commercial service airports based in Denver, CO. You will oversee full project delivery, coordinate with airport clients, contractors, and regulators, and ensure safe, compliant operations in live airfield environments.

The role requires deep airfield phasing expertise, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of managing complex multi-stakeholder aviation projects.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 10 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• 2+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead airfield construction projects including runways, taxiways, and aprons.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk through closeout.

Skills

Airfield management

Stakeholder coordination

Project leadership

Education

BA/BS degree

2 years leadership

Tools

CCM

PMP

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Aviation Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex airfield construction projects at commercial service airports that will be based in Denver, CO. This role is responsible for managing construction-phase execution of airfield programs, serving as the primary client interface, and ensuring safe, compliant, and operationally sound delivery within active airfield environments. The position requires deep experience with airfield construction, phasing, and stakeholder coordination in live airport settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior Project Manager for airfield construction projects, with full responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management through project closeout.
• Lead construction-phase services for airfield projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, shoulders, airfield drainage, lighting, signage, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Act as the primary point of contact between AECOM, airport clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout construction execution.
• Manage construction phasing and sequencing to support uninterrupted airport operations, coordinating closely with airport operations, planning, security, and airline stakeholders.
• Oversee contractor performance, progress, and compliance with contract documents, safety requirements, and airport operational constraints.
• Review and manage baseline schedules, phasing plans, and look-ahead schedules to mitigate impacts to airfield operations and maintain critical milestones.
• Lead constructability reviews focused on airfield staging, access, safety, and operational continuity.
• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve construction issues, change orders, and claims to minimize client exposure and maintain project momentum.
• Direct inspection, testing, and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with FAA, airport authority, and project-specific standards.
• Support project controls functions including cost tracking, forecasting, progress payment review, and reporting.
• Mentor and oversee project staff including construction managers, inspectors, and support personnel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA requirements, airport standards, safety management systems (SMS), and environmental and labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Senior-level experience managing airfield construction programs at commercial service airports.
  • Progressive experience managing aviation construction projects, with direct involvement in airfield construction within active airport environments.
  • Proven experience serving as a project or construction manager on complex, multi-stakeholder aviation projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with runway, taxiway, and apron construction phasing in operational airfields.
  • Strong understanding of FAA airfield construction standards, airport operational requirements, and safety protocols.
  • Experience managing contractor claims, change management, and schedule recovery on aviation projects.
  • CCM, PMP, or similar professional certification.
  • Experience working with large airport capital improvement programs.

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Recruitment Process

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.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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