What We're Looking For
Flexible location : candidates can work from any HNTB office.
HNTB’s award‑winning Architectural Practice is growing—and this is an exciting moment to come on board. We are looking for a dynamic, forward‑thinking Aviation Architecture Project Director – Terminal Planner to help lead major terminal planning efforts at some of the country’s largest and most iconic airports.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, a passion for aviation planning, and a curiosity‑driven mindset when tackling design challenges. If you’re ready to shape the future of airport experiences while mentoring others and collaborating across disciplines, we want to meet you.
As Project Director, you’ll drive innovative terminal planning strategies, lead critical pursuits, and support delivery across HNTB’s expanding aviation portfolio.
- Contribute to winning strategies and guide project execution to ensure efficient, high‑quality results.
- Serve as the lead client liaison, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with exceptional client satisfaction.
- Manage diverse project tasks—including research, design studies, data and feasibility analysis, massing and program studies, design documentation, and coordination across disciplines.
- Lead and mentor terminal planning teams through concept development to project completion.
- Take on task lead responsibilities and, on occasion, serve as Project Manager on select medium to large‑scale efforts.
What You'll Do
Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of mega projects.Prepare strategic plans for project success.Coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to assure the most efficient and cost‑effective execution.Serve as primary liaison contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget and with maximum client satisfaction.Provide oversight and monitoring of work to less experienced project managers.Actively manage client and HNTB budget, schedule, program; project communications; documentation; office administrative tasks; and team assignments.Estimate fees, determine scope of work, prepare proposals and contracts for complex projects.Coordinate work efforts, review performance, and ensure quality management.Act as a champion for the team.Handle hiring, promotion, discipline, performance review, and mentoring of staff.Perform other duties as assigned.What You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field and 15 years of relevant experience.What We Prefer
20 years of experience.Master’s degree.Registered Architect (RA) license.Additional Information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
HNTB Total Rewards
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Locations
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TXChicago, ILDallas, TXDenver, COHouston, TX (Fannin)Kansas City, MOLos Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street)Miami, FLNew York, NYOakland, CAPhiladelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)Seattle, WA (Downtown)Tampa, FLWashington, DCApplication Deadline
The anticipated last day to apply is 02 / 27 / 2026.
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