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This position will be onsite at our client location in Chicago, IL.\nThis position plays a critical leadership role in the successful planning, delivery, and operational execution of large-scale aviation and terminal development programs. This position serves as a senior member of the program leadership team, supporting the Terminal Delivery Director in overseeing complex capital improvement projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.\nThe role is responsible for driving strategic project delivery initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with operational and client objectives. The successful candidate will provide executive-level leadership across multiple concurrent projects and interfaces, while fostering collaboration among clients, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.\nThis individual will help lead transformational aviation infrastructure programs, including terminal modernization, expansions, airside/landside improvements, passenger experience enhancements, and operational readiness initiatives within one of the nation’s busiest aviation markets.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Leadership & Program Delivery\nSupport the Terminal Delivery Director in providing strategic direction for aviation and terminal development programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives, operational priorities, and organizational business goals.\nLead and oversee multiple concurrent aviation projects and integrated workstreams across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover phases.\nDevelop and implement program and project delivery strategies that drive operational excellence, schedule adherence, cost control, and risk mitigation.\nEvaluate and prioritize projects and initiatives based on strategic importance, operational impact, funding availability, stakeholder priorities, and resource capacity.\nEstablish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics to monitor program health and delivery outcomes.\nEnsure project execution aligns with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, airport standards, sustainability goals, and safety protocols.\nParticipate in executive-level decision-making related to project phasing, operational impacts, procurement strategies, and capital planning initiatives.\nProject Planning & Execution\nOversee development and implementation of comprehensive project management plans, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder engagement strategies.\nEnsure effective execution of projects by monitoring progress against approved plans and proactively implementing corrective actions when necessary.\nLead coordination of complex interfaces between terminal operations, construction activities, airlines, tenants, security agencies, and airport stakeholders.\nManage project controls functions including scheduling, forecasting, cost management, earned value analysis, and change management.\nGuide project teams in identifying and resolving critical project issues, conflicts, and constraints to maintain delivery objectives.\nSupport procurement and contract administration activities including RFQs/RFPs, consultant selection, contractor negotiations, and claims resolution.\nEnsure all projects maintain compliance with applicable FAA regulations, airport authority requirements, environmental standards, and local/state/federal codes.\nClient & Stakeholder Management\nServe as a senior client-facing representative, maintaining strong relationships with airport authorities, airlines, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and executive stakeholders.\nFacilitate executive meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder workshops to communicate project status, risks, milestones, and strategic recommendations.\nAnticipate client needs and provide proactive solutions that enhance project delivery and strengthen long-term partnerships.\nSupport business development efforts, including client engagement, proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuits within the aviation market sector.\nRepresent the organization in industry forums, public meetings, and professional associations related to aviation infrastructure and capital program delivery.\nTeam Leadership & Collaboration\nLead, mentor, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary project teams including project managers, engineers, architects, construction managers, planners, and consultants.\nFoster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.\nProvide guidance and oversight to project leadership staff regarding project execution strategies, resource allocation, and operational priorities.\nSupport recruitment, staff development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives within the aviation delivery group.\nPromote knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and implementation of industry best practices across projects and teams.\nFinancial & Operational Oversight\nMonitor program and project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, cash flow, and profitability objectives.\nIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, delivery methodologies, and cost management practices.\nEnsure accurate and timely reporting of project performance metrics to executive leadership and clients.\nSupport development and management of annual business plans, resource forecasts, and strategic growth initiatives for the aviation practice.\nOversee risk management processes, contingency planning, and issue resolution to minimize project impacts and protect organizational interests.\nSafety, Quality & Compliance\nChampion a strong culture of safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence across all project activities.\nEnsure implementation of quality management procedures and adherence to company and client standards.\nMonitor compliance with environmental, health, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.\nSupport implementation of sustainability, resilience, and innovation initiatives within aviation infrastructure programs.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field.\nMinimum 15+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale aviation, infrastructure, transportation, or terminal development projects.\nDemonstrated experience leading complex airport terminal projects, capital improvement programs, or aviation infrastructure initiatives exceeding significant construction values.\nProven success managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects within highly operational environments.\nStrong knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, and alternative delivery models.\nExperience with project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and construction administration.\nExceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to work effectively with executive leadership, public agencies, airlines, contractors, and technical teams.\nStrong understanding of aviation industry regulations, operational constraints, and airport stakeholder coordination.\nProficiency with project management and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar systems.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), CCM, PMP, or other relevant professional certification preferred.\nExperience working on large hub airport programs or major terminal modernization initiatives.\nFamiliarity with FAA funding programs, airport operational readiness and transfer (ORAT), and aviation phasing strategies.\nExperience with public sector clients and complex stakeholder environments.\nMaster’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.\n#LI-AW1 #LI-ONSITE\nCompensation Range:\n$204,440.66 - $227,156.28STV offers the following benefits\nHealth insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)\nDisability insurance\nLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment\n401(k) Plan\nRetirement Counseling\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nBack-Up Dependent Care\nParental Leave\nContinuing Education Program\nProfessional Licensure and Society Memberships\nSTV 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.\nNot 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. 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