Senior Aviation Programs Lead – Terminal Modernization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead national aviation programs from planning through closeout on-site in Chicago, IL.

The role requires guiding multiple complex projects, coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, and regulators to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget control. You will provide senior leadership across concurrent programs, drive strategic delivery initiatives, and foster collaboration among clients, consultants, and internal teams in one of the nation's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 15+ years managing large-scale aviation, infrastructure, or terminal projects.
• Experience leading airport terminal projects and capital programs.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in operational environments.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and airport stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for aviation and terminal development programs.
• Direct multiple concurrent projects from planning through turnover.
• Manage governance, reporting, and performance metrics for program health.
• Coordinate interfaces among terminal operations, construction, airlines, and regulators.
• Lead procurement activities, contract administration, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Communication

Risk management

Executive liaison

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

STV, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead national aviation programs from planning through closeout on-site in Chicago, IL.

The role requires guiding multiple complex projects, coordinating with airport authorities, airlines, and regulators to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget control. You will provide senior leadership across concurrent programs, drive strategic delivery initiatives, and foster collaboration among clients, consultants, and internal teams in one of the nation's