Senior Project Manager Aviation Jobs in Michigan

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 Project Manager – Aviation (Airside Development) to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex airside infrastructure projects at major airports. This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the industry's leading aviation practices and contribute to transformational airport capital programs that enhance safety, capacity, and operational efficiency.
We are looking for a project manager with a proven track record of delivering airside development projects at large commercial airports in the United States or internationally. The successful candidate will have experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with airport owners, airlines, regulatory agencies, and construction partners to deliver projects in active operational environments.Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity

As Project Manager – Aviation (Airside Development), you will oversee the delivery of complex aviation infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction support. You will manage technical teams, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with airport operational requirements.

This role requires a strong understanding of airfield operations, FAA design standards, phasing and constructability, and the unique challenges associated with delivering projects while maintaining uninterrupted airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of major airside infrastructure projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams consisting of civil engineers, airfield planners, pavement specialists, electrical engineers, architects, environmental professionals, and specialty consultants.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with airport owners, program management teams, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate design development, permitting, procurement, construction support, and project closeout activities.
• Manage consultant performance, quality assurance, project controls, and client communications.
• Coordinate closely with airport operations to minimize impacts on aircraft movements and airport functionality during construction.
• Support contractor coordination, phasing reviews, staging plans, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify project risks and develop practical solutions to maintain schedule, budget, and operational objectives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, technical reports, and project status updates.
• Mentor junior project managers and technical staff while contributing to the continued growth of TYLin's Aviation practice.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Airport Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Planning or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing aviation infrastructure projects, including significant experience on airside developments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects at major commercial airports in the United States or internationally.
• Strong knowledge of FAA airport design standards, Advisory Circulars, airfield geometry, and operational requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design and engineering teams.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating projects within active airport operational environments.

Preferred

• Experience delivering projects for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) .
• Experience with FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP)-funded projects.
• Familiarity with ICAO standards and international airport development projects.
• Experience with Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), or Public-Private Partnership (P3) delivery methods.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Typical Project Experience

The successful candidate will have experience managing projects such as:

• Runway and taxiway rehabilitation, reconstruction, and expansion
• Airfield geometry improvements
• Apron and aircraft parking facilities
• Aircraft taxi lane and taxilane systems
• Deicing facilities
• Airfield lighting and navigational aid infrastructure
• Airfield drainage and utility improvements
• Aircraft support infrastructure
• Cargo apron developments
• Airside civil infrastructure supporting terminal redevelopment programs

Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced aviation project manager who understands the operational complexity of delivering projects in active airfield environments. You can balance technical excellence, regulatory compliance, stakeholder expectations, and construction sequencing while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational continuity.

You are comfortable working directly with airport authorities, airlines, FAA representatives, contractors, and multidisciplinary consultant teams, and you excel at building trusted client relationships while successfully leading complex capital projects.

Why TYLin?

TYLin partners with airport owners around the world to deliver innovative aviation infrastructure that improves safety, efficiency, resilience, and the passenger experience. As part of our Aviation practice, you'll collaborate with industry-leading professionals on some of the most complex and high-profile airport programs in North America.

We offer:

• Opportunities to lead landmark airside infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration with nationally recognized aviation engineers, planners, and program managers.
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary work environment focused on technical excellence and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development and career advancement within a global infrastructure consulting firm.

Join Us

If you're an experienced aviation project manager with a passion for delivering complex airside infrastructure projects at major airports, we invite you to join TYLin.

Bring your expertise to a team that's shaping the future of aviation infrastructure—one runway, taxiway, and airfield at a time.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $153,600- $230,400 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-DNP

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.