Principal Consultant - Aviation Business Development

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1981, Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. (HMMH) has been a leader in studying and mitigating the environmental impacts of transportation projects. Our Aviation Environmental & Sustainability Group supports more than 200 airports worldwide with environmental documentation, air quality studies, sustainability plans, mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance. 

We are seeking a Principal Consultant – Aviation Business Development to join our team in a remote or hybrid position in the U.S. This is a senior technical, project management, and business development role. The successful candidate will serve as a recognized technical expert in aviation environmental planning and NEPA, lead large and complex projects, mentor and coach staff, maintain and expand client relationships, bring in new work, develop new market opportunities, and help grow HMMH’s presence in the aviation environmental field. Occasional travel for client meetings, conferences, or on-site project activities is expected. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Serve as a recognized industry expert in aviation environmental planning and NEPA, including environmental documentation and FAA environmental requirements. 
• Lead technically and procedurally complex projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met. 
• Delegate responsibilities effectively to leverage staff expertise and ensure projects are delivered successfully. 
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to project managers, senior staff, and technical teams, supporting professional growth and project excellence. 
• Supervise subconsultants and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality project outcomes. 
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate technical work to ensure quality, consistency, and successful project delivery. 
• Assess staff capabilities and development needs and help build the technical expertise needed to meet current and future project requirements. 
• Prepare and review advanced technical reports, environmental documents, letters, and presentations that communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences. 
• Write portions of NEPA documents, ranging from simple Categorical Exclusions to complex Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients and participate in client meetings and presentations. 
• Consistently bring in new projects within established market areas and identify and develop new market opportunities. 
• Build and maintain fruitful, long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and HMMH’s market presence. 
• Prepare and monitor project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and financial performance. 
• Lead and support business development efforts and proposals for all types of NEPA projects, including large and complex projects. 
• Serve as a business development coach to PMs and Senior PMs, helping them develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and strengthen their business development skills. 
• Partner with marketing and business development staff to plan and execute business development activities. 
• Represent HMMH in the professional community through presentations, publications, technical committees, and recognized industry forums. 
• Stay on top of regulatory changes affecting NEPA requirements and regulations, as well as state-level equivalent processes. 
• Contribute to internal training, corporate initiatives, and strategic planning to advance HMMH’s NEPA practice. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Engineering, Aviation, or a related discipline. 
• 12+ years of progressive technical and project management experience in environmental planning, NEPA, environmental documentation, or related environmental consulting. 
• Proven experience leading large and complex projects, including NEPA environmental reviews and documentation for infrastructure projects. 
• Recognized expertise in NEPA requirements and federal and state environmental policies, regulations, and procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach project managers and technical staff. 
• Demonstrated understanding of special purpose laws. 
• Demonstrated experience serving as a NEPA Project Manager and primary author. 
• Proven ability to successfully manage NEPA projects with no oversight. 
• Proven ability to bring in new projects within established market areas and develop new market opportunities. 

Location: 

• Remote, USA
• Burlington, MA  
• New York, NY  
• Anaheim, CA  
• San Diego, CA  
• Washington, DC  
• Dallas, TX  

HMMH offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and a positive work atmosphere. Our firm provides opportunities for professional development and career growth for dedicated and strong performers. HMMH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. HMMH is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities and other protected needs in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us through our website at