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[Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/1971BFF03764401F91E058EBD339DDF9/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Jacobs Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) / Senior Construction Manager- Aviation ## Job description Jacobs is seeking a Senior Construction Manager- Aviation to serve as a senior delivery leader and aviation growth partner within our Cities & Places South practice. The role is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Senior Construction Manager- Aviation will serve as a senior aviation program maintaining continuity on existing program commitments while advancing Jacobs' aviation pursuits at major airports across the region and nationally. This individual will be a direct contributor to Jacobs' aviation growth strategy, bringing owner-facing credibility, deep delivery expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead complex airport capital programs in live operating environments. ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Program Delivery Leadership - Provide senior executive oversight across active aviation capital programs, ensuring delivery excellence across safety, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management. - Lead delivery strategy, commercial performance, contract administration, and enterprise risk management on major airport programs in active operating environments. - Advise airport authority executives, airline stakeholders, and municipal agencies on capital structuring, phasing strategies, and operational readiness. - Oversee program controls, financial forecasting, budget roadmaps, and executive reporting to support client decision-making and bond financing requirements. - Manage joint venture operations, governance, invoicing, partner coordination, and business management functions across complex program delivery structures. - Lead coordination across design, construction, and specialty delivery teams utilizing DBB, CMAR, GMP, CMc, EPC, and DB delivery models. ### Aviation Growth & Business Development - Support aviation pursuits in the Southeast and nationally, including positioning, capture strategy, teaming, proposal development, and client engagement. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with airport authority executives, airlines, regulators, and delivery partners to support recurring and new growth opportunities. - Partner with sales, operations, and national aviation market leadership to position Jacobs' full portfolio of program management, construction management, and digital delivery services. - Represent Jacobs at industry forums, client engagements, and aviation community events to strengthen market presence and thought leadership. Team Development & Organizational Leadership - Build, develop, and mentor high-performing delivery teams across program management, construction management, project controls, and commercial management disciplines. - Support onboarding, capability development, and retention of aviation professionals across the South region. - Contribute to organizational strategy, service line development, and delivery model innovation as a senior leader within the Cities & Places South practice. - 15+ years of progressive experience leading complex aviation capital programs, with demonstrated executive-level delivery responsibility on major airport projects ($500M+). - Proven experience as a program lead, deputy program director, or senior executive on airport capital programs in live operating environments — including active airside interfaces, phased delivery, and multi-stakeholder coordination. - Deep expertise in commercial and contract strategy, including CMAR and GMP delivery, change management, claims avoidance, and lifecycle value management. - Demonstrated experience advising airport authority leadership on capital structuring, funding alignment, phasing strategy, and bond financing implications. - Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, EAC management, and executive-level financial reporting. - Proven ability to build trusted relationships with airport authority executives, airline stakeholders, municipal agencies, regulators, and delivery partners. - Experience in or exposure to Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) planning for new terminal or concourse openings. - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Political Science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. - Willingness and ability to travel regularly in support of active programs and aviation pursuits across the Southeast and nationally. ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred. - Experience with modular construction strategy and integration within major aviation capital programs. - Domestic and/or international airport program experience, including exposure to major hub airport environments. - Experience leading or contributing to aviation program pursuits, including capture strategy, teaming, and proposal development. - Familiarity with airport program controls platforms and executive dashboard development for capital program oversight. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 3, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: New Orleans, LA[Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/1971BFF03764401F91E058EBD339DDF9/) ## Hiring at Jacobs Solutions - Open jobs: 8,728 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 20, 2026 [All Jacobs Solutions jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Jacobs Solutions ### [Civil/Structural/Arch Construction Technical Services Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/f2cdac34a9bb52bd1e0a/) New Orleans, LA ### [Electrical Technical Services Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/d41947f99c5ba6cc5316/) New Orleans, LA ### [Construction Manager (Data Centers)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/ac220f77a97b79cdeb34/) New Orleans, LA ### [Construction Project Administrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/c749327ecd8d8ebcdec2/) New Orleans, LA ### [Controls Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/e664a6749c4eb9dacf39/) New Orleans, LA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Aviation Construction Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/d47d88d176f3f697dd0c/) AECOM · Dallas, TX ### [Construction Inspector, Aviation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/0891879b3ca86764492d/) AECOM · Hunt Valley, MD ### [Aviation Machinist II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/982b179091c456fdf10d/) Lockheed Martin · Crestview, FL ### [Quality Inspector- Aviation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/188367e951ca79386221/) Lockheed Martin · Lexington, KY ### [Aviation Captain II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/11086fdb9f9520106228/) Kroger · Cincinnati, OH, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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