Aviation Terminal Design Project Lead

TYLin; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Aviation (Terminal Design) to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex airport terminal projects. This role requires coordinating architects, engineers, planners, and aviation specialists to create innovative, passenger-focused terminals.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in airport terminal planning and design coordination, with a track record of managing scope, schedule, and budget while advancing sustainability and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management or related.
• 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.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex aviation projects.
• Strong understanding of airport terminal planning, architectural design, passenger processing, and operational requirements.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• 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.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and ensure alignment between architectural, engineering, operational, and stakeholder requirements.
• Guide teams through complex design challenges related to passenger flow, security, baggage handling, concessions, accessibility, and airport operations.
• Review and manage design deliverables, technical submissions, and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate with construction teams to support constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and implementation planning.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain design quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, project reports, and client communications.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to the continued growth of TYLin’s Aviation practice.

Skills

Project management

Aviation terminal design

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Architectural coordination

Budget & schedule management

Communication

Education

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

RA or PE license

Job description

TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Aviation (Terminal Design) to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex airport terminal projects. This role requires coordinating architects, engineers, planners, and aviation specialists to create innovative, passenger-focused terminals.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in airport terminal planning and design coordination, with a track record of managing scope, schedule, and budget while advancing sustainability and operational