HNTB
National Aviation Architecture Market Leader
HNTB is seeking a forward-thinking practice builder and strategic leader to help shape the future of our Aviation Architecture Practice. 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 aviation and transportation infrastructure. This highly visible national leadership role will drive our continued expansion in terminals, concourses, airside/landside facilities, and the broader experiences that surround them. HNTB’s 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 aviation projects in North America and are currently active in major airport programs across the country. Responsibilities
Partners with the managing principal, design director, and technical director to ensure seamless delivery and a unified voice. Guides the long-term growth and diversification of the practice. Business Development & Market Growth
Cultivates high-level relationships with applicable market clients, agencies, developers, and industry partners. Drives major pursuits from visioning and strategy through proposal, interview, and win - with a focus on high-profile, transformational projects. Partners with business development, sales, and marketing leaders to strengthen our brand presence and pursuit strategies. Team Building & Talent Strategy
Helps recruit and retain top-tier talent across project management, client leadership, and technical execution. Partners with design leadership to build balanced teams that align with both creative and operational goals. Client Relationships & Delivery Oversight
Serves as principal-in-charge and/or pursuit champion on major pursuits and projects to ensure client trust and continuity. Guides internal teams through complex project challenges and helps resolve escalated issues. Supports consistency of quality, performance, and delivery across a wide variety of project types and scales. Thought Leadership & Industry Presence
Represents the practice at national and international events, conferences, and industry forums. Helps shape and share the narrative around our evolving approach to design. Advances HNTB’s visibility as a trusted advisor to relevant market parties, cities, and developers seeking transformative strategies. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Planning as appropriate to the specific core practice required and 15 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience in aviation terminal and intermodal facilities. A network of executive-level relationships in the aviation industry (airports, airlines, and authorities). Experience working closely with engineering, planning, and delivery teams on large, multidiscipline projects. Proven success in securing and executing major design commissions and building long-term client partnerships. Alternative Delivery experience. A collaborative leadership style and passion for working across a large national platform. Prior experience in an executive, managing principal, or national market leadership role. Proven success achieving annual sales targets and growth goals. This position may be based in one of our core design hubs (Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York, Denver, Seattle, Miami, Boston, Austin) with travel expected to support pursuits, client relationships, and internal team collaboration. HNTB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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HNTB is seeking a forward-thinking practice builder and strategic leader to help shape the future of our Aviation Architecture Practice. 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 aviation and transportation infrastructure. This highly visible national leadership role will drive our continued expansion in terminals, concourses, airside/landside facilities, and the broader experiences that surround them. HNTB’s 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 aviation projects in North America and are currently active in major airport programs across the country. Responsibilities
Partners with the managing principal, design director, and technical director to ensure seamless delivery and a unified voice. Guides the long-term growth and diversification of the practice. Business Development & Market Growth
Cultivates high-level relationships with applicable market clients, agencies, developers, and industry partners. Drives major pursuits from visioning and strategy through proposal, interview, and win - with a focus on high-profile, transformational projects. Partners with business development, sales, and marketing leaders to strengthen our brand presence and pursuit strategies. Team Building & Talent Strategy
Helps recruit and retain top-tier talent across project management, client leadership, and technical execution. Partners with design leadership to build balanced teams that align with both creative and operational goals. Client Relationships & Delivery Oversight
Serves as principal-in-charge and/or pursuit champion on major pursuits and projects to ensure client trust and continuity. Guides internal teams through complex project challenges and helps resolve escalated issues. Supports consistency of quality, performance, and delivery across a wide variety of project types and scales. Thought Leadership & Industry Presence
Represents the practice at national and international events, conferences, and industry forums. Helps shape and share the narrative around our evolving approach to design. Advances HNTB’s visibility as a trusted advisor to relevant market parties, cities, and developers seeking transformative strategies. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Planning as appropriate to the specific core practice required and 15 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience in aviation terminal and intermodal facilities. A network of executive-level relationships in the aviation industry (airports, airlines, and authorities). Experience working closely with engineering, planning, and delivery teams on large, multidiscipline projects. Proven success in securing and executing major design commissions and building long-term client partnerships. Alternative Delivery experience. A collaborative leadership style and passion for working across a large national platform. Prior experience in an executive, managing principal, or national market leadership role. Proven success achieving annual sales targets and growth goals. This position may be based in one of our core design hubs (Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York, Denver, Seattle, Miami, Boston, Austin) with travel expected to support pursuits, client relationships, and internal team collaboration. HNTB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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