Project Director - Architecture Terminal Planning Leader

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. 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. This opportunity entails being responsible for the profitable operation of multiple projects or mega projects with revenue exceeding $3,000,000/year. Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts to assure efficient and cost‑effective execution. Serves as primary liaison contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within the budget and with maximum client satisfaction. Handles the most complex projects of the largest magnitude. 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 experienced project managers. Actively manages client’s 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 Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field and 15 years of relevant experience. What We Prefer 20 years of experience Master’s degree RA Additional Information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Locations Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Miami, FL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Seattle, WA (Downtown), Tampa, FL, Washington, DC Pay Range The approximate pay range for each location is provided as follows (subject to change): New York: $180,596.86 - $360,607.36 Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA: $207,686.38 - $331,758.78 Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area: $207,686.38 - $331,758.78 Colorado: $198,656.54 - $317,334.48 Washington, DC: $207,686.38 - $331,758.78 Illinois: $198,656.54 - $317,334.48 Nationwide: $180,596.86 - $360,607.36 Application Deadline The anticipated last day to apply is 08/30/2026. The position may be unposted before this date if filled or no longer needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr HNTB