Senior Aviation Program Manager - Terminal Modernization

STV Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 204,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (with HSA option)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Program Manager for its national Aviation group in Chicago, IL, onsite at a client location. You will lead senior project delivery across planning, design, construction, and commissioning, coordinating with airport authorities, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires strategic leadership, extensive aviation program experience, and strong stakeholder management to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance in a busy market.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for aviation and terminal development programs.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects and workstreams across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover.
• Develop program delivery strategies focusing on schedule, cost control, risk management, and governance.
• Oversee interfaces between terminal operations, construction, airlines, tenants, and airport stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/Aviation Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

STV Incorporated is seeking a Program Manager for its national Aviation group in Chicago, IL, onsite at a client location. You will lead senior project delivery across planning, design, construction, and commissioning, coordinating with airport authorities, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires strategic leadership, extensive aviation program experience, and strong stakeholder management to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance in a busy market.