HNTB
National Sports Architecture Market Leader
HNTB, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
HNTB is seeking a forward-thinking practice builder and strategic leader to help shape the future of our Sports Practicea dynamic, growing practice within one of the nations leading design firms. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of business development, market strategy, and team leadership, and who is eager to partner with our nationally recognized design voices to elevate a world-class portfolio across sports and entertainment. This highly visible national leadership role spans both collegiate and professional markets, supporting our continued expansion in stadiums, arenas, training facilities, and the broader experiences that surround themincluding entertainment venues, mixed-use districts, hospitality, and lifestyle-driven developments. HNTBs award-winning national architecture practice includes architecture, interiors, structural engineering, planning, urban design, and strategic advisory services. We believe that great design comes from a spirit of curiosity, imagination and collaboration. Our teams have delivered some of the most ambitious venues in North America and are currently active in every major professional league and across all Power 4 collegiate conferences. As Sports Market Leader youll have the platform to lead and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on cities, campuses, and communities. If youre ready to help write the next great story in sports and entertainment designwith passion, partnership, and purposewere ready to talk. What Youll Do
National Practice Leadership
Partner with the managing principal, design director, and technical director to ensure seamless delivery and a unified voice. Serve as a connector across offices and regions, aligning vision, opportunity, and resources. Guide the long-term growth and diversification of the practice. Business Development & Market Growth
Cultivate high-level relationships with applicable market clients, agencies, developers, and industry partners. Drive major pursuits from visioning and strategy through proposal, interview, and winwith a focus on high-profile, transformational projects. Partner with business development, sales, and marketing leaders to strengthen brand presence and pursuit strategies. Team Building & Talent Strategy
Help recruit and retain top-tier talent across project management, client leadership and technical execution. Partner with design leadership to build balanced teams that align with both creative and operational goals. Client Relationships & Delivery Oversight
Serve as principal-in-charge and/or pursuit champion on major pursuits and projects to ensure client trust and continuity. Guide internal teams through complex project challenges and help resolve escalated issues. Support consistency of quality, performance, and delivery across a wide variety of project types and scales. Thought Leadership & Industry Presence
Represent the practice at national and international events, conferences, and industry forums. Help shape and share the narrative around our evolving approach to design. Advance HNTBs visibility as a trusted advisor to relevant market parties, cities, and developers seeking transformative strategies. Performs other duties as assigned. What Youll Need
Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering or Planning as appropriate to the core practice required and 15 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications
15+ years in architecture or related disciplines with a strong sports and entertainment focus. Strong relationships with sports industry stakeholders, including team ownership, athletic directors, campus leadership, and public sector clients. Proven ability to lead complex pursuits and secure major commissions across the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and other sports markets. Experience leading multi-office, national teams. A collaborative mindset and a drive to elevate performance across a national platform. Prior experience in an executive, managing principal, or national market leadership role. Proven success achieving annual sales targets and growth goals. Location and Travel Requirements
This position may be based in one of our core design hubs (Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York) with travel expected to support pursuits, client relationships, and internal team collaboration. Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Locations: Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY The approximate pay range for New York is $176,192.06 - $351,812.06. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state. The approximate pay ranges for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA are $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state. NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr
HNTB is seeking a forward-thinking practice builder and strategic leader to help shape the future of our Sports Practicea dynamic, growing practice within one of the nations leading design firms. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of business development, market strategy, and team leadership, and who is eager to partner with our nationally recognized design voices to elevate a world-class portfolio across sports and entertainment. This highly visible national leadership role spans both collegiate and professional markets, supporting our continued expansion in stadiums, arenas, training facilities, and the broader experiences that surround themincluding entertainment venues, mixed-use districts, hospitality, and lifestyle-driven developments. HNTBs award-winning national architecture practice includes architecture, interiors, structural engineering, planning, urban design, and strategic advisory services. We believe that great design comes from a spirit of curiosity, imagination and collaboration. Our teams have delivered some of the most ambitious venues in North America and are currently active in every major professional league and across all Power 4 collegiate conferences. As Sports Market Leader youll have the platform to lead and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on cities, campuses, and communities. If youre ready to help write the next great story in sports and entertainment designwith passion, partnership, and purposewere ready to talk. What Youll Do
National Practice Leadership
Partner with the managing principal, design director, and technical director to ensure seamless delivery and a unified voice. Serve as a connector across offices and regions, aligning vision, opportunity, and resources. Guide the long-term growth and diversification of the practice. Business Development & Market Growth
Cultivate high-level relationships with applicable market clients, agencies, developers, and industry partners. Drive major pursuits from visioning and strategy through proposal, interview, and winwith a focus on high-profile, transformational projects. Partner with business development, sales, and marketing leaders to strengthen brand presence and pursuit strategies. Team Building & Talent Strategy
Help recruit and retain top-tier talent across project management, client leadership and technical execution. Partner with design leadership to build balanced teams that align with both creative and operational goals. Client Relationships & Delivery Oversight
Serve as principal-in-charge and/or pursuit champion on major pursuits and projects to ensure client trust and continuity. Guide internal teams through complex project challenges and help resolve escalated issues. Support consistency of quality, performance, and delivery across a wide variety of project types and scales. Thought Leadership & Industry Presence
Represent the practice at national and international events, conferences, and industry forums. Help shape and share the narrative around our evolving approach to design. Advance HNTBs visibility as a trusted advisor to relevant market parties, cities, and developers seeking transformative strategies. Performs other duties as assigned. What Youll Need
Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering or Planning as appropriate to the core practice required and 15 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications
15+ years in architecture or related disciplines with a strong sports and entertainment focus. Strong relationships with sports industry stakeholders, including team ownership, athletic directors, campus leadership, and public sector clients. Proven ability to lead complex pursuits and secure major commissions across the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and other sports markets. Experience leading multi-office, national teams. A collaborative mindset and a drive to elevate performance across a national platform. Prior experience in an executive, managing principal, or national market leadership role. Proven success achieving annual sales targets and growth goals. Location and Travel Requirements
This position may be based in one of our core design hubs (Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York) with travel expected to support pursuits, client relationships, and internal team collaboration. Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Locations: Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY The approximate pay range for New York is $176,192.06 - $351,812.06. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state. The approximate pay ranges for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA are $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state. NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr