Vice President, Construction Management - Aviation

AECOM Hunt is seeking a Vice President if Construction Management-Aviation to support airport construction in St Louis, MO.

The Vice President, Construction Management - Aviation is the senior construction leader responsible for the full delivery of large, complex aviation projects (typically $1B+), often within active, secure airport environments. This executive provides strategic leadership across preconstruction, field execution, commercial management, safety, and client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. The role frequently leads joint venture teams and manages multiple project executives and field leaders across phased work packages.

The role demands strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and the ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes, regulated environments. It emphasizes accountability for project delivery, safety, profitability, and client satisfaction, while also requiring strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management.

This position is ideal for experienced construction leaders ready to take charge of high-profile aviation projects, ensuring successful outcomes and long-term client partnerships.

Core Responsibilities:

Executive Project Leadership

• Serve as the senior CMR representative to the Owner (Airport Authority) and airline stakeholders
• Lead the overall construction strategy from preconstruction through closeout
• Establish execution plan for a live, operating airport
• Build and mentor high-performing project leadership teams
• Drive accountability across all workstreams

 Preconstruction & Commercial Strategy

• Lead GMP development and pricing strategy
• Oversee estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews
• Develop packaging strategy for trade buyout
• Approve major subcontract awards
• Establish procurement plan for long-lead aviation systems (baggage handling, security, MEP systems)
• Manage contingency and risk allocation strategy

 Financial & Profitability Oversight

• Own P&L performance for the project
• Monitor cost-to-complete forecasting
• Control general conditions and staffing plans
• Lead change order strategy and negotiations
• Oversee claims avoidance and dispute resolution
• Ensure margin protection and cash flow management

Field Operations & Execution:

• Oversee:
  • Terminal and concourse construction
  • Structural steel and complex building systems
  • Airside coordination and phased turnover
  • Utility relocations and enabling works
• Approve master schedule and recovery plans
• Ensure trade partner performance and productivity
• Drive lean construction practices and schedule compression where needed

 Safety Leadership

• Champion a zero-incident culture
• Enforce OSHA and airport safety standards
• Manage airside safety compliance and badging/security protocols
• Oversee subcontractor safety performance

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain executive-level relationship with Airport Authority leadership and their program
• Coordinate with:
  • Airlines
  • FAA
  • TSA
  • Concessionaires and tenants
• Lead executive meetings and board-level reporting
• Protect company reputation and long-term client relationships

 Joint Venture

• Align partners on staffing, profit distribution, and risk
• Resolve inter-partner disputes
• Ensure Consistent reporting and controls across entities

Key Metrics

• Project profitability
• On-time completion
• Safety performance
• Client satisfaction

About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

Founded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, AECOM Hunt has been building for over 70 years. AECOM Hunt’s storied history has encompassed many notable projects in the automotive industry; iconic sports stadiums; a broad portfolio in transportation; and many repeat clients in the hospitality industry. From iconic stadiums and arenas, next-gen transportation hubs and sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt’s expertise, leadership and dedication are unparalleled.