Senior Project Manager - Aviation

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Turner & Townsend


Location
Dublin
Work Type
On Premise
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior Level
Posted Date
09/05/2025

Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will oversee fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to specification. This includes managing the entire process from planning and design through to completion and commissioning.

  • Oversee the delivery of fit-out projects, focusing on schedule, cost, variations, contract, and risk.
  • Develop the Project Execution Plan to align with the Contracting Entity's standards.
  • Manage the relationship with the Airport Transformation Manager, ensuring fit-out projects meet the required standards.

Team Management

  • Lead a team of Project Managers responsible for fit-out projects.
  • Ensure the implementation of appropriate project management techniques for fit-out projects.
  • Develop and maintain a detailed resourcing plan for fit-out projects.
  • Provide technical and contractual support to Project Managers handling fit-out projects.
  • Report on the performance of fit-out projects and address any issues with the Programme Director.

Project Management Activities

  • Coordinate fit-out project interfaces at all stages.
  • Maintain task trackers and risk registers specific to fit-out projects.
  • Manage design consultants and external service providers involved in fit-out projects.
  • Organize design review meetings and communicate design changes related to fit-out projects.
  • Report monthly on fit-out project tasks and manage the change control process.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years in the Construction/Infrastructure sector, including fit-out projects in aviation.
  • Experience operating on live airport sites and documenting best practices for fit-out projects.
  • Track record of delivering fit-out projects on time and within budget.
  • Experience dealing with stakeholders and improving processes for fit-out project delivery.

Skills

  • Managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple fit-out projects.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts, engineering, and project management principles.
  • Planning capability using Oracle Primavera 6.
  • Decision-making and report writing skills.
  • Computer literacy.

Additional Information

  • Full time, permanent
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
  • Pension
  • 23 days Annual leave, 2 Company days & 1 volunteering day 
  • Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
  • Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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