Project Manager-Aviation Construction (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction project management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager-Aviation Construction in Los Angeles. This role involves managing stakeholders, overseeing multiple aviation construction projects, and providing expertise in cost control and project governance. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range between $170K and $200K annually, with a focus on creating an inclusive and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and management skills – ability to work effectively and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders to deliver compliant projects.
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Provide expertise for cost control and constructability guidance.

Skills

Strong organizational and management skills

Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Experience with Procore and project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering

Job description

Project Manager-Aviation Construction (Anticipated Opening)

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry‑leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K‑12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client‑centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Turner & Townsend Heery are seeking to engage Project Management professionals ranging from mid to senior level talent in the aviation construction market sector! We are ideally looking for candidates with prior aviation experience, ideally with prior experience with any of the following project types: baggage handling, Wayfinding, terminal expansion, terminal renovation, and civil and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
• Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
• Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized.
• Ensure application of best practice on all projects.
• Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required.
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly.
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders.
• Rapid response to RFIs from the field.
• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
• Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking – provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives.
• Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured.
• Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and management skills – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.

The salary range for this full‑time role is $170K‑200K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.

*On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.