Senior Aviation Program Director for Terminal Projects

STV; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking a Project Director/Senior Project Manager to join our national Aviation group in Los Angeles, onsite at the client location. The role leads planning, delivery, and execution of large-scale aviation programs, guiding multi-disciplinary teams from planning through turnover.

You will coordinate with airport authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget, while aligning with operational goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale aviation, infrastructure, transportation, or terminal development projects.
• Experience leading complex airport terminal projects and capital programs in highly operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for aviation and terminal development programs aligned with client objectives.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects and integrated workstreams across planning, design, procurement, construction, and turnover.
• Establish governance structures, reporting, and performance metrics for program health and delivery.
• Coordinate interfaces between terminal operations, construction activities, airlines, and airport stakeholders.
• Oversee project controls including scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and change management.
• Ensure FAA/regulatory compliance and environmental standards across projects.
• Serve as senior client-facing representative, maintaining relationships with airport authorities and executives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project controls

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

STV is seeking a Project Director/Senior Project Manager to join our national Aviation group in Los Angeles, onsite at the client location. The role leads planning, delivery, and execution of large-scale aviation programs, guiding multi-disciplinary teams from planning through turnover.

You will coordinate with airport authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget, while aligning with operational goals and