National Aviation Architecture Market Leader

HNTB; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 176,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking an Aviation Architecture Market Leader to steer the practice encompassing design and engineering for aviation and transportation. The ideal candidate will develop business strategies, lead high-profile projects, and cultivate relationships within the aviation industry. This role requires extensive experience and a collaborative leadership style, with the chance to make a transformative impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in architecture or engineering.
• Strong experience in aviation terminal and intermodal facilities.
• Ability to drive major projects from visioning to execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Aviation Architecture Practice and ensure seamless delivery.
• Cultivate high-level relationships with market clients and partners.
• Recruit and retain top-tier talent to align with project goals.
• Ensure client trust and oversee major pursuits and projects.
• Represent the practice at national and international events.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Planning

Job description

Overview

HNTB is seeking a forward-thinking practice builder and strategic leader to shape the future of our Aviation Architecture Practice. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of business development, market strategy, and team leadership, and is eager to partner with nationally recognized design voices to elevate a world-class portfolio across aviation and transportation infrastructure. This highly visible national leadership role will drive continued expansion in terminals, concourses, airside/landside facilities, and the broader experiences that surround them. Our award-winning national architecture practice includes architecture, interiors, structural engineering, planning, urban design, and strategic advisory services. We believe great design comes from curiosity, imagination and collaboration. As Aviation Architecture Market Leader, you’ll have the platform to lead and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on cities, regions, and global gateways. If you’re ready to help write the next great story in aviation design—with passion, partnership, and purpose—we’re ready to talk.

What You’ll Do

National Practice Leadership

• Partners with the managing principal, design director, and technical director to ensure seamless delivery and a unified voice. Serves as a connector across offices and regions, aligning vision, opportunity, and resources.
• 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.

What You’ll Need

• 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.

Location and Travel Requirements

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.

Additional Information

EEO statements: HNTB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Seattle, WA.

The approximate pay ranges are provided for budgeting purposes and may vary by location and qualifications. For example: New York: $176,192.06 - $351,812.06; Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA: $202,620.86 - $323,667.10; Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area: $202,620.86 - $323,667.10; Colorado: $193,811.25 - $309,594.62. Actual compensation will reflect factors such as qualifications, experience, and location.