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<ul><li>Serve as the senior CMR representative to the Owner (Airport Authority) and airline stakeholders</li><li>Lead the overall construction strategy from preconstruction through closeout</li><li>Establish execution plan for a live, operating airport</li><li>Build and mentor high-performing project leadership teams</li><li>Drive accountability across all workstreams</li></ul> Preconstruction &amp; Commercial Strategy<ul><li>Lead GMP development and pricing strategy</li><li>Oversee estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews</li><li>Develop packaging strategy for trade buyout</li><li>Approve major subcontract awards</li><li>Establish procurement plan for long-lead aviation systems (baggage handling, security, MEP systems)</li><li>Manage contingency and risk allocation strategy</li></ul> Financial &amp; Profitability Oversight<ul><li>Own P&amp;L performance for the project</li><li>Monitor cost-to-complete forecasting</li><li>Control general conditions and staffing plans</li><li>Lead change order strategy and negotiations</li><li>Oversee claims avoidance and dispute resolution</li><li>Ensure margin protection and cash flow management</li></ul>Field Operations &amp; Execution:<ul><li>Oversee:<ul><li>Terminal and concourse construction</li><li>Structural steel and complex building systems</li><li>Airside coordination and phased turnover</li><li>Utility relocations and enabling works</li></ul></li><li>Approve master schedule and recovery plans</li><li>Ensure trade partner performance and productivity</li><li>Drive lean construction practices and schedule compression where needed</li></ul> Safety Leadership<ul><li>Champion a zero-incident culture</li><li>Enforce OSHA and airport safety standards</li><li>Manage airside safety compliance and badging/security protocols</li><li>Oversee subcontractor safety performance</li></ul>Client &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Maintain executive-level relationship with Airport Authority leadership and their program</li><li>Coordinate with:<ul><li>Airlines</li><li>FAA</li><li>TSA</li><li>Concessionaires and tenants</li></ul></li><li>Lead executive meetings and board-level reporting</li><li>Protect company reputation and long-term client relationships</li></ul> Joint Venture<ul><li>Align partners on staffing, profit distribution, and risk</li><li>Resolve inter-partner disputes</li><li>Ensure Consistent reporting and controls across entities</li></ul>Key Metrics• Project profitability • On-time completion • Safety performance • Client satisfactionAbout Construction Management – AECOM HuntFounded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, <a href="https://aecom.com/aecom-hunt/">AECOM Hunt</a> 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.

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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<ul><li>Serve as the senior CMR representative to the Owner (Airport Authority) and airline stakeholders</li><li>Lead the overall construction strategy from preconstruction through closeout</li><li>Establish execution plan for a live, operating airport</li><li>Build and mentor high-performing project leadership teams</li><li>Drive accountability across all workstreams</li></ul> Preconstruction &amp; Commercial Strategy<ul><li>Lead GMP development and pricing strategy</li><li>Oversee estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews</li><li>Develop packaging strategy for trade buyout</li><li>Approve major subcontract awards</li><li>Establish procurement plan for long-lead aviation systems (baggage handling, security, MEP systems)</li><li>Manage contingency and risk allocation strategy</li></ul> Financial &amp; Profitability Oversight<ul><li>Own P&amp;L performance for the project</li><li>Monitor cost-to-complete forecasting</li><li>Control general conditions and staffing plans</li><li>Lead change order strategy and negotiations</li><li>Oversee claims avoidance and dispute resolution</li><li>Ensure margin protection and cash flow management</li></ul>Field Operations &amp; Execution:<ul><li>Oversee:<ul><li>Terminal and concourse construction</li><li>Structural steel and complex building systems</li><li>Airside coordination and phased turnover</li><li>Utility relocations and enabling works</li></ul></li><li>Approve master schedule and recovery plans</li><li>Ensure trade partner performance and productivity</li><li>Drive lean construction practices and schedule compression where needed</li></ul> Safety Leadership<ul><li>Champion a zero-incident culture</li><li>Enforce OSHA and airport safety standards</li><li>Manage airside safety compliance and badging/security protocols</li><li>Oversee subcontractor safety performance</li></ul>Client &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Maintain executive-level relationship with Airport Authority leadership and their program</li><li>Coordinate with:<ul><li>Airlines</li><li>FAA</li><li>TSA</li><li>Concessionaires and tenants</li></ul></li><li>Lead executive meetings and board-level reporting</li><li>Protect company reputation and long-term client relationships</li></ul> Joint Venture<ul><li>Align partners on staffing, profit distribution, and risk</li><li>Resolve inter-partner disputes</li><li>Ensure Consistent reporting and controls across entities</li></ul>Key Metrics• Project profitability • On-time completion • Safety performance • Client satisfactionAbout Construction Management – AECOM HuntFounded in 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, <a href="https://aecom.com/aecom-hunt/">AECOM Hunt</a> 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.

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