Senior Aviation Project Controls Leader

STV; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

STV seeks a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead controls for major aviation programs across large capital projects in the United States, including airport expansions, terminal developments, and landside infrastructure. The role will oversee cost, schedule, risk, forecasting, and governance from planning through closeout, partnering with clients and stakeholders to deliver results.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in project controls for aviation/infrastructure, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive project controls experience supporting large capital programs.
• 8+ years of experience managing project controls teams on aviation, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex aviation projects including: Airport terminal expansions, Airfield and runway improvement programs, Baggage handling systems, Landside transportation facilities, Airline support facilities, Airport modernization programs.
• Extensive knowledge of: Cost Engineering, CPM Scheduling, Risk Management, Change Management, Forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), Program Controls Governance, Performance Reporting.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leader

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls functions across large-scale aviation programs from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Establish and implement project controls governance frameworks, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Serve as the primary project controls advisor to project managers, program executives, clients, and stakeholders.
• Develop integrated project controls strategies encompassing cost, schedule, risk, forecasting, and performance management.
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks, opportunities, and performance challenges.
• Direct the development and management of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow analyses, and cost reports.
• Perform cost trending, earned value analysis, variance analysis, and estimate-at-completion forecasting.
• Review contractor payment applications, change orders, estimates, and cost proposals.
• Support contingency planning, financial reporting, and executive decision-making.
• Evaluate project performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Oversee development, maintenance, and analysis of complex CPM schedules utilizing Primavera P6 and related tools.
• Review contractor schedules and monitor compliance with project requirements.
• Analyze critical path activities, schedule risks, float consumption, and recovery plans.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for major aviation programs.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and project controls dashboards.
• Lead project risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and monitoring activities.
• Facilitate risk workshops and maintain comprehensive risk registers.
• Evaluate schedule and cost impacts associated with proposed project changes.
• Support claims avoidance, dispute resolution, and change management processes.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement effective corrective action strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with airport authorities, airlines, program management teams, contractors, and design partners.
• Mentor and develop project controls professionals, schedulers, cost engineers, and analysts.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and professional development initiatives.
• Contribute to proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuits within the aviation market.
• Collaborate with aviation and infrastructure leaders to expand STV's project controls services and client relationships.
• Support implementation of digital project delivery tools and advanced reporting platforms.

Skills

Aviation programs

Leadership

Cost forecasting

Risk management

EVM (Earned Value)

Budgeting

Scheduling (P6)

Stakeholder mgmt

Governance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

STV seeks a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead controls for major aviation programs across large capital projects in the United States, including airport expansions, terminal developments, and landside infrastructure. The role will oversee cost, schedule, risk, forecasting, and governance from planning through closeout, partnering with clients and stakeholders to deliver results.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in project controls for aviation/infrastructure, strong leadership, and