Senior Airfield Construction PM – On‑Site in Denver

AECO; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Aviation Senior Project Manager to lead on-site airfield construction projects at commercial airports in Denver, CO. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and coordination with clients and contractors to ensure safe, compliant execution in live airport environments.

The role emphasizes airfield phasing, stakeholder coordination, and adherence to FAA standards, with a strong focus on leadership and project controls in a complex, multi-stakeholder setting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency (education/experience).
• Includes at least 2 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for airfield construction projects with end-to-end responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Lead construction-phase services for runways, taxiways, aprons, shoulders, drainage, lighting and related civil works.
• Coordinate as primary liaison among AECOM, airport clients, contractors and regulators.
• Manage phasing and sequencing to maintain uninterrupted airport operations and critical milestones.
• Ensure compliance with FAA requirements, safety standards, and airport operational constraints.

Skills

Aviation PM

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Education

BA/BS + 10 years experience

PMP/CCM certification

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Aviation Senior Project Manager to lead on-site airfield construction projects at commercial airports in Denver, CO. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and coordination with clients and contractors to ensure safe, compliant execution in live airport environments.

The role emphasizes airfield phasing, stakeholder coordination, and adherence to FAA standards, with a strong focus on leadership and project controls in a complex, multi-stakeholder setting.