Project Manager, Tenant Alterations

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 TYLin is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Tenant Alterations to oversee the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of tenant improvement projects within active airport environments. This role will support major capital programs across airport terminals, cargo facilities, operational buildings, and other tenant-occupied spaces, ensuring projects are delivered with minimal disruption to airport operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled project manager with aviation experience who thrives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-intensive environment. The successful candidate will work closely with airport authorities, tenant representatives, design consultants, contractors, and operations teams to deliver a diverse portfolio of tenant alteration projects. Experience working with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is highly desirable. Responsibilities & Qualifications The Opportunity As Project Manager – Tenant Alterations, you will be responsible for managing multiple tenant improvement projects from project initiation through design, construction, and closeout. A key aspect of this role is building and maintaining strong relationships with airport tenants while balancing their operational needs with the requirements of the airport owner and capital program. You will coordinate closely with major commercial, cargo, logistics, airline, and concession tenants to ensure projects are successfully planned and executed within active operational environments. Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of airport tenant alteration projects through all phases of delivery. Serve as the primary point of contact between airport ownership, tenant representatives, design teams, contractors, and project stakeholders. Coordinate planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities. Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, scopes, and risk management plans. Ensure tenant requirements are incorporated into project planning while maintaining compliance with airport standards and operational requirements. Coordinate multidisciplinary design consultants and construction teams. Facilitate stakeholder meetings and resolve technical, operational, and scheduling issues. Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, quality, and safety objectives. Review design documents, technical submissions, change orders, and contractor deliverables. Support construction administration and field coordination within active airport facilities. Prepare executive reports and project updates for client leadership. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of project management experience , including significant experience delivering projects within airport environments. Demonstrated experience managing capital improvement or tenant alteration projects in active aviation facilities. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing stakeholder priorities. Strong understanding of design, construction, procurement, and project delivery processes. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams. Preferred Experience delivering projects for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) . Experience managing tenant improvement projects for major airport operators or aviation clients. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, or Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods. Experience Working with Airport Tenants The successful candidate will have experience managing projects involving a diverse range of airport tenants and stakeholders, including: Cargo and logistics operators (e.g., DHL, UPS, FedEx) Passenger airlines Airport concessions and retail operators Ground support service providers Federal agencies and regulatory stakeholders Commercial office and operational tenants You understand the importance of maintaining strong client relationships while balancing operational continuity, security requirements, construction activities, and project objectives within an active airport environment. Ideal Candidate You are an experienced aviation project manager who excels at navigating complex stakeholder environments. You are equally comfortable leading technical discussions with design consultants, negotiating project requirements with tenant representatives, and collaborating with airport owners to ensure successful project outcomes. Your ability to build trusted relationships, anticipate operational impacts, and manage competing priorities makes you an effective leader on airport capital programs. Why TYLin? At TYLin, we partner with airport owners across North America to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that improve operations, enhance the passenger experience, and support long-term growth. As part of our Aviation practice, you'll collaborate with industry-leading professionals on some of the region's most significant airport development programs. We offer: Opportunities to work on high-profile airport capital improvement programs. A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Career growth within a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm. Competitive compen