Program Director, Aviation (Cogen Facility)

About this role

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Some opportunities define a career. This is one of them.

TYLin is seeking an exceptional Program Director, Aviation (MEP) to join our Aviation team and play a pivotal leadership role in the delivery of some of the largest and most complex airport capital infrastructure programs currently underway in the US.

Working as part of TYLin's Aviation team, you will serve as one of the senior leaders responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar terminal redevelopment program that will modernize critical airport infrastructure for generations to come.

This role is ideal for an experienced infrastructure leader who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering major Design-Build or alternative delivery programs in demanding operational environments.

If you're motivated by projects that leave a lasting legacy and want to be at the forefront of transforming one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world - we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity  

As Program Director, you will provide executive leadership for the planning, coordination, and delivery of major Mechanical, Electrical and Plant Infrastructure initiatives supporting terminal redevelopment.  

A cornerstone of this program is the decommissioning of existing central utility infrastructure and the delivery of new   state-of-the-art   heating, refrigeration and mechanical plant systems that will support the airport's future operations.  

You'll   serve as a trusted advisor to the client, oversee multidisciplinary delivery teams, coordinate   numerous   consultant   and contractor partners, and ensure successful execution across every phase of the program.

This is a highly visible leadership position with significant responsibility, requiring regular collaboration with executive stakeholders, owners, designers,   contractors   and construction teams.  

Responsibilities   • Lead delivery of a major aviation infrastructure program on behalf of the   client.  

• Provide strategic leadership across complex mechanical,   electrical   and utility infrastructure projects supporting terminal redevelopment.  

• Direct multidisciplinary engineering, design and construction teams throughout planning,   design   and execution.  

• Build and   maintain   trusted relationships with senior client representatives and executive stakeholders.  

• Lead program governance, risk management, scheduling, commercial   oversight   and quality management.  

• Coordinate multiple consultants, contractors, specialty   disciplines   and project partners across a large, integrated program.  

• Drive collaboration between designers,   constructors   and client teams to achieve successful project outcomes.  

• Provide leadership   throughout   procurement, design development,   construction   and commissioning activities.  

• Champion safety, quality,   innovation   and operational excellence across the program.  

• Mentor and develop project leadership teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.  

What We're Seeking

We're   seeking a senior infrastructure leader with a proven record delivering complex capital programs in active aviation environments.  

Ideal candidates will   possess :   • Extensive experience leading major airport infrastructure or terminal redevelopment programs.  

• Significant experience   delivering large-scale Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, P3 or other alternative delivery projects.  

• Strong understanding of central utility plants, mechanical systems, heating, refrigeration, electrical   infrastructure   or related building services.  

• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and multiple consulting and construction partners.  

• Outstanding leadership,   communication   and stakeholder management skills.  

• Demonstrated success managing complex budgets, schedules,   risk   and program delivery.  

• Ability to lead within highly regulated, operational airport environments.  

Qualifications   • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Architectural   Engineering   or   a related   technical discipline.  

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is   strongly   preferred.  

• Candidates from Architecture or other relevant technical backgrounds with exceptional aviation program leadership experience will also be considered.  

• Aviation project experience is considered more valuable than a specific technical discipline.  

Why TYLin?  

At TYLin, we deliver infrastructure that improves how people move,   connect   and live.  

Joining our Aviation team means becoming part of an internationally respected   organization   delivering some of the world's most challenging transportation infrastructure projects.   You'll   work alongside industry-leading professionals while helping shape the future of aviation across North America.  

For this role,   you'll   have the opportunity to:   • Lead  some  of the largest airport infrastructure programs in North America.  

• Deliver a once-in-a-career, multi-billion-dollar capital investment.  

• Work with an elite team of industry experts across engineering,   architecture   and construction.  

• Influence decisions at the highest levels of project delivery.  

• Make a lasting impact on critical public infrastructure serving millions of passengers each year.  

• Relocation   assistance   is availabl

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