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Senior Project Manager, Aviation (Design)

T.Y. Lin International
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary TYLin is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Aviation Engineering to lead key elements of our work at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the largest and most complex aviation hubs in the world. This is a high-impact opportunity to guide major airside, landside, and terminal infrastructure design projects as part of a long-term capital improvement program. You’ll work closely with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and key partners in shaping the next generation of aviation infrastructure in Southern California. Responsibilities & Qualifications What You’ll Do: Lead major engineering efforts at LAX, managing the planning, design, and delivery of terminal, airside, and landside infrastructure projects in alignment with LAWA goals and FAA standards. Serve as a trusted advisor to LAWA, airlines, and regional partners, helping drive consensus, solve complex challenges, and support capital program objectives. Manage multidisciplinary project teams and subconsultants, ensuring coordination across disciplines and effective stakeholder engagement. Oversee project delivery with a focus on schedule, budget, design excellence, and sustainability goals set by LAWA. Support TYLin’s program presence at LAX through active participation in program-wide coordination, interface management, and technical integration activities. Lead or support proposal efforts and participate in interviews to expand TYLin’s footprint within LAWA’s long-term improvement plans. Monitor changes in local, state, and federal aviation policy and funding, and support clients in navigating regulatory environments. Represent TYLin at industry events such as AAAE, ACI-NA, and regional aviation forums to stay current and maintain visibility within the West Coast aviation market. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. 12 years of experience delivering large-scale aviation projects, including significant experience at large hub airports (LAX strongly preferred). Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is required. Demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary projects within active airport environments. Strong familiarity with LAWA design criteria, FAA guidelines, and California transportation and infrastructure regulations. Skilled in managing client relationships, leading teams, and mentoring staff in a high-performance culture. Experience working in partnership with public agencies, contractors, and terminal operators in a program environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Additional Information TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of 160,000 - $210,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. #LI-Hybrid TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application. TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.

Salary : $160,000 - $210,000

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