Director – PMO, Aviation Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Establish and lead the PMO framework, governance model, and operating structure for major aviation and infrastructure programs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in establishing and leading PMO frameworks, governance models, and program controls for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Proven ability to manage risk, change, and performance reporting while fostering high performance and accountability within cross-functional teams.

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PMO LeadershipProgram ControlsRisk ManagementGovernanceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementPerformance ReportingChange ManagementScenario AnalysisKPI DevelopmentData AccuracyForecasting

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringInfluencing StakeholdersFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise PMO SystemsCost Management PlatformsScheduling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPCCPPSP

Industry Keywords

AviationTransportationInfrastructure DeliveryFederal GuidelinesDesign-BuildCMARProgressive Design-BuildMulti-Prime Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the PMO framework, governance model, and operating structure for major aviation and infrastructure programs
Define standards, processes, and controls across cost, schedule, risk, change, reporting, and document management
Ensure alignment with client requirements, federal guidelines, and Turner & Townsend best practices
Oversee integrated program controls, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting
Ensure consistency and accuracy of program data, baselines, forecasts, and KPIs
Lead development of program dashboards, executive reports, and performance insights
Direct risk management, including identification, quantification, mitigation, and reporting
Lead the change management process and integrate approved changes
Provide scenario analysis, decision support, and strategic recommendations to client leadership
Serve as the primary PMO representative to client executives, governance boards, and delivery partners
Present program performance, risks, and strategic insights to executive audiences
Facilitate alignment across design, construction, commercial, and operational teams
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary PMO team across controls, reporting, governance, and analytics
Build PMO capability through training, coaching, and continuous improvement
Foster accountability, transparency, and high performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Only US citizens may be considered
Ability to pass and secure a Public Trust background check
12+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, or program controls for major capital programs
Proven experience in aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure delivery
Strong expertise in governance, program controls, reporting, and risk/change management
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present to executive audiences
Experience with airport authorities, FAA programs, or federal capital delivery preferred
Background in design-build, CMAR, progressive design-build, or multi-prime delivery environments preferred
Familiarity with enterprise PMO systems, cost management platforms, and scheduling tools preferred
Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CCP, PSP, or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work options
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of applicant information