STV is seeking an accomplished Program Director, Aviation to lead major aviation programs and drive strategic growth across our national Aviation practice. This senior leader will oversee complex airport development initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and ensure excellence in project delivery across planning, design, engineering, and construction management services.
The Program Director will serve as a trusted advisor to airport authorities, airlines, and public agencies while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver highimpact, futureready aviation infrastructure.
ResponsibilitiesDirect largescale aviation programs, ensuring alignment with client goals, FAA requirements, and STV quality standards.
Serve as a trusted advisor to airport authorities and airlines, maintaining strong executivelevel relationships.
Identify and pursue new aviation opportunities; collaborate with BD teams to expand STV's market presence.
Guide planning, design, and construction activities; ensure technical excellence and risk mitigation.
Mentor project managers and discipline leads; promote collaboration and highperformance culture.
Oversee budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure program profitability.
Qualifications20+ years leading major airport capital programs or aviation infrastructure portfolios.
Experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management environments.
Bachelor's in engineering, architecture, planning, or related field; Master's preferred.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
Strong understanding of airport planning, terminal development, and FAA processes.
Preferred AttributesStrategic thinker with ability to anticipate industry trends.
Strong communicator with executivelevel presence.
Commitment to STV's values of integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Compensation Range:
$170,537.75 - $194,900.29
STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.