Senior Aviation Architecture Planner

HNTB; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions firm is seeking a motivated architect in Tampa, FL, to lead aviation terminal planning projects. This role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture, 12 years of experience, and the ability to coordinate large-scale projects efficiently. Candidates should be registered architects with strong client management skills and experience in BIM. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in architecture, especially in airport planning.
• Registered Architect (RA) certification.
• Experience in leading airport planning and design projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical viewpoints and ensure design delivery standards.
• Oversee project work planning, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Lead capacity analyses and 3D massing studies for airport projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

BIM and design technology implementation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with analytical and communication skills and a passion for aviation to help pursue and deliver our aviation terminal planning projects at major airports.

At HNTB, you can build a meaningful career while delivering infrastructure solutions. We are a team of employee-owners working on large, complex projects across the country.

What You’ll Do

• Develops and presents the lead technical viewpoint on all projects and ensures that HNTB systems are used to deliver the design in a standardized manner; ensures a technical solution is properly developed and produced.
• Works with the project designer and manager to plan and implement work processes; develops and implements internal controls for all team members; monitors and supervises the development of contract documents.
• Promotes the implementation and enforcement of BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and project team workflows.
• Coordinates with sub-consultants to implement quality assurance/quality control checks; oversees project work planning and scheduling.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on architectural projects of large size or high complexity.
• Promotes firm culture within and outside the practice and guides the development and implementation of practice-wide technical and delivery standards.
• Leads market sector leadership initiatives and maintains a strong client network with regular communication with clients and industry influencers.
• Contributes to brand recognition and thought leadership through external mediums including conference panels, articles, and white papers.
• Provides input on recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including performance reviews, compensation planning, and coaching; coordinates schedules and approves timecards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 12 years of relevant experience.
• Registered Architect (RA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Directs and oversees technical work for airport planning, programming, and preliminary design projects.
• Leads capacity analyses for airport facilities.
• Leads 3D massing studies for conceptual aviation work.
• Develops concepts and alternative drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies.
• Highly responsive to client requests and able to prepare stakeholder and public presentations.
• Helps build client relationships and assists with business development activities including proposal preparation and interviews.
• Supports Aviation Architecture business development and planning pursuits; mentors junior and mid-level staff.

We Prefer

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or related field with 12 years of experience.
• Extensive airport planning experience at large hub airports.
• Project management experience with a focus on profitability.

Additional Information

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street); New York, NY; Tampa, FL.