Associate Director - Project Management - Aviation Energy Infrastructure (Cogeneration/CHP)

## 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 - SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. ## 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…