Senior Airport Terminal Design Project Manager

Global Infrastructure Partners; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Aviation (Terminal Design) to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex airport terminal programs. This role requires coordinating architects, engineers, planners, and aviation stakeholders to deliver functional, passenger-focused environments.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in airport terminal design, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of managing scope, schedule, and budget in both U.S.

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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Aviation (Terminal Design) to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex airport terminal programs. This role requires coordinating architects, engineers, planners, and aviation stakeholders to deliver functional, passenger-focused environments.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in airport terminal design, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of managing scope, schedule, and budget in both U.S.