Senior Airport Wayfinding Project Lead

Global Infrastructure Partners; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Wayfinding to lead the planning, design, and implementation of comprehensive wayfinding solutions for major airport terminal redevelopment programs in the northeast. This role is ideal for a licensed Architect who understands that exceptional airport design extends beyond buildings, it creates intuitive, accessible, and seamless passenger journeys.

You will oversee integrated wayfinding systems that enhance passenger experience and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• RA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing registration will be considered.
• 10-15+ years of professional experience, including significant airport wayfinding or terminal architecture work.
• Airport project experience is required.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Excellent project management, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of airport wayfinding projects from planning through construction support.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams responsible for architectural coordination, environmental graphics, signage design, and passenger information systems.
• Coordinate wayfinding strategies with terminal architecture, passenger flow, accessibility, security, retail, and operational requirements.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with airport clients and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, planners, specialty consultants, contractors, and airport operations staff.
• Oversee the preparation and review of design packages, construction documents, technical specifications, and design standards.
• Ensure compliance with airport design criteria, accessibility standards (ADA), life safety requirements, and applicable codes.
• Manage consultant performance, quality assurance, and project risk.
• Support procurement, construction administration, field coordination, and issue resolution during implementation.
• Present project updates and technical recommendations to clients and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Airport wayfinding

Environmental graphics

Architect coordination

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

ADA accessibility

Contract management

Risk management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect (RA) license preferred

Job description

TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Wayfinding to lead the planning, design, and implementation of comprehensive wayfinding solutions for major airport terminal redevelopment programs in the northeast. This role is ideal for a licensed Architect who understands that exceptional airport design extends beyond buildings, it creates intuitive, accessible, and seamless passenger journeys.

You will oversee integrated wayfinding systems that enhance passenger experience and coordinate