Project Director - Architecture Terminal Planning Leader

What We're Looking For

HNTBs award-winning Architectural Practice is growingand 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 countrys 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 youre ready to shape the future of airport experiences while mentoring others and collaborating across disciplines, we want to meet you.

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

As Project Director, youll drive innovative terminal planning strategies, lead critical pursuits, and support delivery across HNTBs expanding aviation portfolio. You will:

Contribute to win 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 tasksincluding 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:

• Has full responsibility for managing all aspects of mega projects.
• Prepares strategic plans for project success.
• Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to assure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
• Serves as primary liaison contact with the clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget and with maximum client satisfaction.
• Provides oversight and monitoring of work to less experience project managers.
• Actively manages clients budget, schedule and program; HNTB budget and schedule; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments.
• Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects of the largest magnitude.
• Coordinates work efforts and reviews work performed.
• Provides for quality management.
• Acts as a champion for the team.
• Responsible for hiring, firing, promotion, discipline, performance review, work allocation, training and mentoring of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture or related field and 15 years of relevant experience.

What We Prefer:

• 20 years of experience
• Masters degree
• RA

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#EL #Architecture #LI-EL1

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Locations:

Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), New York, NY, Tampa, FL

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The approximate pay range for New York is $176,192.06 - $351,812.06. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individuals qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individuals qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Colorado is $193,811.25 - $309,594.62. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individuals qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The anticipated last day to apply is 08/30/2025. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

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