Project/Program Manager - Aviation

STV, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 143,435 - 163,926; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with Health Savings Account option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Paid Holidays (9 days)

Job summary

A construction management firm in Texas is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to oversee and direct airport terminal improvements across major airports nationwide. This role includes providing project management, technical oversight, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, with required experience in managing capital projects over $10M. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience managing capital projects/programs over $10M.
• Knowledge of airport operations and design.
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for all aviation project phases.
• Ensure high-quality delivery exceeding client expectations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support project execution.
• Use tools to track and manage project performance.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical oversight

Earned-value management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

PMIS

Job description

STV is seeking a Project/Program Manager to join our national aviation team to oversee and direct airport terminal improvements across major airports nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management, technical oversight and leadership for all phases of aviation projects, including business case development, stakeholder engagement, design management, procurement, permitting, scheduling, delivery, cost and change management, safety, quality control, and ORAT.
• Provide guidance to discipline managers and contractors on risk management, schedule and budget performance.
• Ensure high‑quality delivery that exceeds client expectations.
• Develop project‑level processes, procedures, controls and governance aligned with overall goals.
• Manage all aspects of project planning and development: engineering, pre‑construction/construction bidding, schedules, cost estimating, budget oversight, systems and facility integration, and commissioning/activation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders—airport operating divisions, airline operations, regulatory agencies, and delivery partners—to support project execution.
• Develop overall program schedule, integrating project‑level schedules.
• Use earned‑value management to track and manage the program and projects.
• Schedule and conduct design and/or construction progress meetings.
• Drive planning, design, and construction deliverables to meet deliverable dates.
• Present progress to stakeholders and partners.
• Leverage electronic tools including Primavera P6, PMIS, and other software systems.
• Maintain traffic and phasing plans, utility shutdown requests, impact notices, disruption notices, contingency planning, and other tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing capital projects/programs over $10M.
• Knowledge of airport operations, design, and construction of airport facilities.
• Experience overseeing multiple construction activities concurrently in a complex capital infrastructure project.

Required Education / Accreditation

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Comparable experience may substitute for educational requirements.

Compensation Range: $143,435.23 – $163,925.98

Benefits

• Health insurance with Health Savings Account option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position.