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Job description
What We're Looking For
nHNTB's National Aviation Planning + Environmental Practice is recruiting for one or more Senior Aviation Terminal Planners. The position entails leading both analytical and spatial analyses at large- and medium-hub airports across the United States. Projects will range from high-level space programming to master planning, to advanced planning and conceptual design. The successful candidate(s) will have extensive airport terminal planning experience and will have a strong depth of understanding of the interrelation of terminal buildings with landside and airside functions. Expertise using Revit to develop concepts is a requirement for this position. We are also seeking candidates that are highly passionate about the aviation industry and are keen to significantly improve customer experience through innovation and design. This position will support business development through relationship building, industry visibility, and proposal development.
nThis opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project’s objectives. The Project Manager II – Planning is typically responsible for management of project team(s) for one or more strategic (n
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.
nThis position can be located at a variety of HNTB office locations.
nWhat You'll Do:
nnnResponsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
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nnServes as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Leads or actively participates in client contract scoping and negotiations.
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nnLeads and prepares design documents, technical plans, written reports on projects
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nnImplements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
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nnResponsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, hiring, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
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nnPartners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships and pursuit efforts for mini-mega and mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic, mini-mega and mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
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nnMay be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
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nnTypically responsible for management of project team(s) for one or more strategic (n
nnPerforms other duties as assigned.
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n nWhat You'll Need:
nnnBachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 10 years relevant experience
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nn2 years of successful management of projects
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n nWhat You'll Bring:
nnnExtensive terminal planning experience at busy, complex airports.
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nnAbility to assess analytical demand and spatial requirements leveraging simulation modeling or spreadsheet analysis.
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nnExpertise using Revit to create terminal schematic plans.
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nnStrong understanding of the aviation industry.
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nnWinning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance from more experienced staff.
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nnLeading a team on mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.
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nnUsing system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects.
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nnLeading with minimal assistance from the Office Management Team in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
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nnServing as the lead interface with the client on moderately complex projects.
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nnDeveloping successors to work with same client on other work.
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n nWhat We Prefer:
nnnMaster’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
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nn12 years relevant experience
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nnAIA, NCARB or Professional Engineer (PE) registration/certification
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nnAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
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nnProject Management Professional (PMP)
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n nAdditional Information
nClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
nClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.
n#NF #Aviation
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nLocations:
nArlington, VA (Alexandria), Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Houston, TX (Fannin), Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (LA International Airport), New York, NY, Oakland, CA
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nThe approximate pay range for New York is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. 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 individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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nThe approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $152,341.01 - $238,276.98. 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 individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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nThe approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $145,993.46 - $228,348.77. 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 individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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nThe approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $158,688.55 - $248,205.18. 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 individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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nThe approximate pay range for Colorado is $139,645.93 - $218,420.56. 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 individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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nThe anticipated last day to apply is 10/25/2026. 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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nThe approximate pay range for Illinois is $139,645.93 - $218,420.56. 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 individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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nThe approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. 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 individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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nNOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
nHNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
nJob Type: Regular
nFull/Part Time: Full time
nJob Category: Planning Group
nReqID: R-29219
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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