Project Director - Architecture Terminal Planning Leader
HNTB, Atlanta, GA, United States
Aviation Architecture Project Director Terminal Planner
HNTB's award-winning architectural practice is growingand 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. As Project Director, you'll drive innovative terminal planning strategies, lead critical pursuits, and support delivery across HNTB's expanding aviation portfolio. You will: Contribute to win strategies and guide project execution to ensure efficient, high-quality results Serve as the lead client liaison, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with exceptional client satisfaction Manage diverse project tasksincluding research, design studies, data and feasibility analysis, massing and program studies, design documentation, and coordination across disciplines Lead and mentor terminal planning teams through concept development to project completion Take on task lead responsibilities and, on occasion, serve as Project Manager on select medium to large-scale efforts Locations: Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Houston, TX (Fannin), Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Miami, FL, New York, NY, Oakland, CA, Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Seattle, WA (Downtown), Tampa, FL, Washington, DC The approximate pay range for New York is $176,192.06 - $351,812.06. The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $220,240.07 - $351,812.06. The approximate pay range for the Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. The approximate pay range for Colorado is $193,811.25 - $309,594.62. The approximate pay range for Washington, DC is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. The approximate pay range for Illinois is $193,811.25 - $309,594.62. 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. The anticipated last day to apply is 02/27/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need. NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB 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.
HNTB's award-winning architectural practice is growingand 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. As Project Director, you'll drive innovative terminal planning strategies, lead critical pursuits, and support delivery across HNTB's expanding aviation portfolio. You will: Contribute to win strategies and guide project execution to ensure efficient, high-quality results Serve as the lead client liaison, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with exceptional client satisfaction Manage diverse project tasksincluding research, design studies, data and feasibility analysis, massing and program studies, design documentation, and coordination across disciplines Lead and mentor terminal planning teams through concept development to project completion Take on task lead responsibilities and, on occasion, serve as Project Manager on select medium to large-scale efforts Locations: Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Houston, TX (Fannin), Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Miami, FL, New York, NY, Oakland, CA, Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Seattle, WA (Downtown), Tampa, FL, Washington, DC The approximate pay range for New York is $176,192.06 - $351,812.06. The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $220,240.07 - $351,812.06. The approximate pay range for the Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. The approximate pay range for Colorado is $193,811.25 - $309,594.62. The approximate pay range for Washington, DC is $202,620.86 - $323,667.10. The approximate pay range for Illinois is $193,811.25 - $309,594.62. 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. The anticipated last day to apply is 02/27/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need. NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB 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.