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Lead Project Manager, Aviation

TYLin
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
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 an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing Aviation team in the northeast. This role provides the opportunity to lead the delivery of some of the region's most complex airport and transportation infrastructure programs, working alongside airport authorities, public agencies, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.

This position is ideal for an experienced owner's representative or construction program professional who excels at managing complex stakeholder environments, overseeing project delivery, and driving major capital programs from planning through construction and closeout.

If you're passionate about delivering infrastructure that improves mobility, enhances passenger experience, and leaves a lasting legacy, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities & Qualifications

  • Lead the planning and execution of complex aviation infrastructure projects throughout all phases of project delivery.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between clients, designers, contractors, regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers and overall project performance.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Oversee procurement activities, consultant and contractor management, and contract administration.
  • Review and negotiate change orders, cost estimates, payment applications and project forecasts.
  • Monitor construction activities to ensure quality, safety, schedule and budget objectives are achieved.
  • Lead project meetings and prepare executive-level reports and presentations for client leadership.
  • Coordinate permitting, utility coordination and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Support procurement strategies including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build and alternative delivery projects.
  • Mentor junior project managers and technical staff while fostering collaboration across project teams.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships that support long-term business growth.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
  • Approximately 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing large capital infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering complex public-sector capital programs.
  • Strong background in construction management, project controls, budgeting and scheduling.
  • Experience administering consultant and construction contracts.
  • Knowledge of procurement processes, change management and contract administration.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain.

Preferred

  • Experience delivering aviation or transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working with airport authorities, transportation agencies or other public owners.
  • Knowledge of FAA, Port Authority or other major aviation client standards.
  • Architectural, engineering or construction management background.
  • Experience supporting Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build projects.
  • OSHA Certification.

What You'll Bring

  • The successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Excellent judgement when balancing technical, financial and stakeholder considerations.
  • A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to mentoring others.
  • The confidence to represent TYLin with executive-level clients.

Why TYLin?

At TYLin, we believe infrastructure shapes communities. Our Aviation team partners with some of North America's most influential airport owners to deliver transformative capital programs that improve the passenger experience while supporting sustainable growth.

You'll work alongside industry-leading professionals on some of the nation's most significant aviation infrastructure investments while building a rewarding long-term career with a company that values collaboration, innovation and technical excellence.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $160,000 - $200,000 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.

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.

Salary : $160,000 - $200,000

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