Senior Construction Project Manager – Design Review, Aviation

Turner & Townsend

Senior Project Manager/Design Review leading design reviews for major aviation projects at Turner & Townsend. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in design management and project management for major capital programs, with a strong focus on aviation and large infrastructure projects. Capable of leading multidisciplinary design reviews while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective stakeholder communication.

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Design ManagementMultidisciplinary Design ReviewsRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder ManagementQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

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Hard Skills

Design StandardsProject ManagementConstruction FeasibilityRisk IdentificationDesign Package Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsCoordination Skills

Tools & Technologies

Design Review WorkshopsTechnical Coordination MeetingsComment Logs

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Public Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AviationTransportationInfrastructure ProjectsFAA StandardsLocal Jurisdiction Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage multidisciplinary design reviews across architecture, civil, structural, MEP, systems, and specialty disciplines.
Establish design review strategy, workflows, and quality standards aligned with program requirements.
Ensure design packages meet regulatory, code, and client standards, including FAA, airport authority, and local jurisdiction requirements.
Coordinate design consultants, engineering teams, and subject matter experts to resolve comments, conflicts, and technical issues.
Facilitate design review workshops, technical coordination meetings, and issue‑resolution sessions.
Ensure alignment between design intent, operational requirements, and construction feasibility.
Lead constructability reviews and ensure design packages support efficient, safe, and cost‑effective construction.
Collaborate with construction managers, schedulers, and cost teams to integrate design with delivery sequencing, phasing, and budget constraints.
Identify design risks, gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
Manage design review schedules, deliverables, and critical milestones.
Track progress, monitor consultant performance, and escalate risks impacting design delivery.
Ensure timely completion of design packages and readiness for procurement and construction.
Oversee QA/QC processes for all design submissions.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and program design criteria.
Maintain documentation, comment logs, and audit trails for all design review cycles.
Serve as the primary point of contact for design review communications with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Prepare and deliver clear, concise design review reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in design management, project management, or engineering for major capital programs
Strong background in aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure projects
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design reviews
Deep understanding of design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
Ability to manage complex stakeholder groups and drive resolution of technical issues
Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Public Trust security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities