Senior Aviation Programs Leader: Terminal Modernization

STV Construction Incorporated; Illinois; On-site; USD 204,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Per

Memberships

Job summary

STV Construction Incorporated is seeking a Program Manager for our national Aviation group, onsite at a client location in Chicago, IL. You will provide executive-level leadership across concurrent aviation and terminal development projects, guiding planning, design, construction, and commissioning while coordinating with airport stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

You will lead strategic program delivery, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, 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.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex airport terminal projects, capital improvement programs, or aviation infrastructure initiatives exceeding significant construction values.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects within highly operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, and alternative delivery models.
• Experience with project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and construction administration.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, public agencies, airlines, contractors, and technical teams.
• Strong understanding of aviation industry regulations, operational constraints, and airport stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Program Delivery: the role provides strategic direction for aviation and terminal development programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives, operational priorities, and organizational goals.
• Project Planning & Execution: oversee development and implementation of comprehensive PM plans, monitor progress, and coordinate complex interfaces among terminal operations, construction, airlines, tenants, and security agencies.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: act as senior client-facing representative, maintain relationships with airport authorities, airlines, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary project teams; promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Financial & Operational Oversight: monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, risk management, and reporting to leadership and clients.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: champion safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across project activities.

Job description

STV Construction Incorporated is seeking a Program Manager for our national Aviation group, onsite at a client location in Chicago, IL. You will provide executive-level leadership across concurrent aviation and terminal development projects, guiding planning, design, construction, and commissioning while coordinating with airport stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

You will lead strategic program delivery, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and