Aviation Program Management Lead
First seen by Alion on Feb 2, 2026. Freese and Nichols scores B on the Alion truth index.
Freese and Nichols is seeking Aviation Program Management Lead in Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas.
What You’ll Do
Lead airport capital improvement programs from set-up through closeout, aligning scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations
Develop program management plans, including work descriptions, detailed schedules, budgets, M/W/DBE plans, contact plans, public involvement plans, procurement plans, and construction management plans
Guide delivery method selection and contract document strategy, and help resolve complex public-sector procurement issues
Develop and manage budgets for both Freese and Nichols and the client, with an understanding of municipal and airport budgeting processes
Build and lead pursuit and delivery teams for airport program and design pursuits, coordinating internal groups and teaming partners
Strengthen and expand relationships across the aviation community to position Freese and Nichols for current and future pursuits
Review and streamline aviation program approaches to right-size teams and embed aviation best practices consistently
Work regularly in the field, including navigating active construction sites and operating out of field offices as needed
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience
Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
10+ years of experience in direct management of an aviation department or aviation capital improvement programs
Ability to travel as needed and negotiate construction sites without assistance, including working out of field offices
Preferred
Experience developing and implementing QA/QC processes and goals across multi-project programs
Demonstrated success leading pursuit strategy, preparing SOQs/RFP responses, and aligning the right team and scope for pursuits
Experience developing region-specific aviation program marketing or growth plans and supporting client engagement activities
Active participation in professional organizations, including presenting technical/industry papers or holding leadership roles
Comfort serving as an extension of client staff, building communication protocols, and guiding complex stakeholder coordination
About Freese and Nichols
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.