Construction Manager (Airport)

Company Overview

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization focused on helping communities and businesses thrive through major projects in transport, buildings, energy, water, and environmental services. With a large international team of planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction professionals, the company works on complex assignments that shape the future of cities and infrastructure.

The organization emphasizes collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and professional growth, and offers career opportunities on projects that create measurable impact across local and global markets.

Role Overview

The Construction Manager (Airport) will be responsible for leading and controlling all on-site construction operations for an airport cargo terminal project. The position requires ensuring that delivery stays safe, on program, within financial limits, and aligned with the required quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and continuously oversee all construction work taking place on site.
• Examine the main contractor’s schedule, key milestones, and performance indicators, and monitor progress against them.
• Manage site sequencing, logistics, and coordination between contractors and other project parties.
• Work closely with HSE and quality teams to maintain compliance with project standards and requirements.
• Track progress on site and help remove issues, delays, and physical constraints that affect execution.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and the final handover process.
• Liaise with airport authorities, operators, consultants, and contractors throughout the project.
• Participate in project meetings and provide timely progress updates, reports, and status feedback.

Experience and Qualifications

The role calls for 10 to 15 years of construction management experience on large infrastructure programs. Prior delivery experience with airport cargo terminals, logistics facilities, or aviation infrastructure is required, along with strong capability in stakeholder coordination and contractor management. A degree in civil engineering is needed.

Additional Information

AECOM maintains a secure recruitment process and treats fraudulent hiring activity seriously. As part of employment, all new hires must complete an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location.

Benefits and Workplace

Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability benefits, paid leave, leave of absence options, voluntary benefits, workplace perks, flexible work arrangements, well-being support, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.

The company promotes a culture of respect, teamwork, community, and growth, and provides training and development opportunities designed to strengthen both technical and leadership capability.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and keeps applicant information confidential in line with EEO guidelines.

Job Details

Business line: Transportation. Business group: DCS. Strategic business unit: ME and Africa. Career area: Construction. Work location model: On-site.