Associate Director - Project Management - Aviation Energy Infrastructure (Cogeneration/CHP)
Company: Turner & Townsend
Role summary
Associate Director - Project Management - Aviation Energy Infrastructure (Cogeneration/CHP) is a role at Turner & Townsend in New York, New York, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-08. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Associate Director - Project Management - Aviation Energy Infrastructure (Cogeneration/CHP)
- Company
- Turner & Townsend
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- DevOps & Infrastructure
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-09-08
Looking for a seasoned Project Manager with over 10 years of experience, especially in aviation and energy infrastructure projects like cogeneration or CHP. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead complex, high-impact projects and shape the future of sustainable energy in the aviation sector, with a competitive salary and excellent career progression.
Job description
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Project Management to support the delivery of aviation energy infrastructure projects, including cogeneration (CHP) plants and central utility systems, across the NY/NJ region.
Acting as an Owner’s Representative, this role will manage all phases of project delivery from planning and design through construction and commissioning within active airport environments, ensuring successful outcomes aligned with client goals, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery
Lead end-to-end delivery of cogeneration/CHP and related energy infrastructure projects
Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk
Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities
Ensure integration with existing airport and utility systems
Serve as a primary interface with client, airport operations, airlines, and stakeholders
Lead project meetings, reporting, and governance processes
Coordinate work to minimize disruption to active airport operations
Commercial & Contract Management
Administer consultants, contractor, and vendor agreements in accordance with agency procedures
Manage cost controls, forecasting, change orders, and claims
Support procurement activities including bid evaluation and contract award
Technical Oversight
Review and coordinate engineering designs for CHP systems (turbines, HRSGs, electrical, controls)
Oversee construction progress, quality, and safety compliance
Support commissioning, testing, and project closeout
Risk, Safety & Compliance
Maintain risk registers and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with agency standards, permitting, and environmental regulations
Promote a strong safety culture in secure, operational environments
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
8–15+ years of experience in infrastructure, energy, or power projects
Experience with cogeneration/CHP, central plants, or utility infrastructure
Prior experience with PANYNJ projects or similar public agencies
Experience working in aviation or other operational/regulated environments
Experience in an Owner’s Representative or consulting role
Must reside in the New York Metro area
Ability to work on-site at aviation facilities
Ability to obtain and maintain airport security credentials
Preferred Credentials
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
PMP or equivalent certification (a plus)
Key Skills
Project delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Cost, schedule, and contract management expertise
Strong stakeholder communication and reporting
Ability to manage projects within active airport operations
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven approach
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in 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 and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
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Department: Infrastructure
Compensation: USD 180000 - USD 260000 - yearly