Executive Director, Airport Terminals Redevelopment

TYLin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

TYLin, a global infrastructure firm, seeks a Program Director – Airport Terminals to lead planning, design and delivery of major terminal programs in North America. You will direct architects, engineers, planners and consultants, interfacing with airport owners and executives to drive scope, budget and schedule success.

You will mentor project managers, shape execution strategies, and coordinate with design-build and CMAR teams, ensuring safe, efficient passenger experiences and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience delivering major aviation infrastructure projects.
• Leadership of large airport terminal design programs within the United States or internationally.
• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Proven ability to oversee large capital programs with multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working directly with airport authorities, owners, executive leadership, and major program stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of airport planning, terminal design, passenger experience, and operational requirements.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, or P3.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of major airport terminal design and redevelopment programs.
• Serve as the primary executive interface with airport owners, program management teams, and key stakeholders.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams consisting of architects, engineers, planners, and specialty consultants.
• Develop program execution strategies that support cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives.
• Provide executive oversight throughout planning, design, procurement, and construction support phases.
• Manage project governance, reporting, and executive communications.
• Guide technical decision-making while balancing operational, commercial, and passenger experience priorities.
• Coordinate with design-build teams, CMAR teams, joint ventures, and alternative delivery partners.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies for large, complex programs.
• Mentor and develop project managers and technical leaders across the aviation practice.
• Support business development activities, client relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Aviation program management

Multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder management

Executive interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning

Job description

TYLin, a global infrastructure firm, seeks a Program Director – Airport Terminals to lead planning, design and delivery of major terminal programs in North America. You will direct architects, engineers, planners and consultants, interfacing with airport owners and executives to drive scope, budget and schedule success.

You will mentor project managers, shape execution strategies, and coordinate with design-build and CMAR teams, ensuring safe, efficient passenger experiences and project