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Aviation Program Manager

Charlotte, NC (Whitehall)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior leader responsible for managing and delivering a multi-billion-dollar aviation capital improvement program, integrating concurrent projects to ensure safe, high-quality infrastructure upgrades while maintaining airport operations.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Aviation Infrastructure)

Builds

Concourse expansions, runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, ramp and apron expansions, utility upgrades, and enabling projects for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Domain

Aviation infrastructure / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic planning, alternative delivery methods, procurement and contract management, risk management, project controls, quality management, construction management, project closeout and acceptance, operations and maintenance oversight, staffing and team direction, stakeholder coordination, political environment awareness.

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect credential, CCM, PMP, experience with FAA coordination, knowledge of Airport Improvement Program requirements, experience with design-build and construction manager at risk delivery, enterprise-level program controls, earned-value practices, risk-based forecasting.

Technologies

FAA Advisory Circulars, Airport Improvement Program requirements, safety management systems, construction safety and phasing plans, airport security requirements, design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, progressive design-build.

Responsibilities

Act as client agent for PMC services including strategic planning, procurement, risk management, and construction management; resolve significant financial issues and manage risk; pursue business development opportunities; build industry reputation and maintain relationships with clients and organizations; interact with senior government officials and clients; define staffing needs and oversee project managers and subcontractors; lead the team in understanding client vision while aligning with firm culture.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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