What We're Looking For
HNTB is a recognized leader in aviation infrastructure, building on more than 80 years of experience shaping the future of air travel. Our aviation practice partners with airports, agencies, and industry stakeholders nationwide to plan, design, and deliver some of the industry’s largest and most complex programs — advancing operational performance, enhancing the passenger experience, and setting new standards for airport delivery.
As an employee-owned firm with a 110+ year legacy in infrastructure, HNTB empowers the Aviation Market Leader to influence outcomes at scale. This is a highly visible and strategic leadership position, responsible for shaping national market strategy, expanding capabilities, and leading an integrated aviation practice across planning, architecture and engineering design, program management, and construction. The Aviation Market Leader works directly with executive leadership, government partners, and airport decision makers to position HNTB at the forefront of the industry’s most significant opportunities.
At HNTB, our aviation practice is moving airports forward — delivering solutions that improve how people travel, strengthen airport operations, and support the long-term growth of the aviation industry.
THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY HNTB LOCATION.
What You’ll Do:
Researches respective markets, develops client relationships and identifies business opportunities within area of specialty and across the country.
Typically nationally well-known as an expert in the respective industry with strong client connections.
Provides firm-wide leadership and guidance in area of specialty and provides oversight on specialty operations.
Provides access for all divisions and offices to the best firmwide resources needed to win and deliver HNTB's 4 for 4 performance (Consistend delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the clients satisfaction on every project) on mega projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
14 years relevant experience
In lieu of degree, 18 years of relevant experience.
What We Prefer:
Develop and lead strategies for HNTB’s profitable growth within the aviation market sector.
Work with leadership of HNTB Infrastructure and HNTB Architecture to broaden the range of aviation services provided by HNTB and to grow the staff and practice resources needed to provide superior value to aviation clients.
Work with HNTB client and project teams to identify, pursue, win, and deliver the largest and most challenging assignments in the industry.
Lead the development of the strategic plan for the aviation market based on industry involvement, client contact, and interaction with HNTB client service leaders and project managers.
Maintain knowledge of national aviation and local airport markets
Identify trends and future opportunities
Identify and propose additional resources and organizational strategies to capitalize on identified opportunities
Develop and lead a nationally connected aviation practice, integrating the resources of HNTB Infrastructure and HNTB Architecture
Collaborate with HNTB government affairs leaders to develop effective government relations programs at the state and national levels
Maintain relationships with Federal Aviation Administration officials
Participate in and lead mega-project strategy planning
Participate in mega-project pursuit activities
Coordinate and lead firmwide aviation resources, including, but not limited to, planning, finance, program management, terminal design, airfield design, landside design, and construction management.
Oversee and manage aviation resources to ensure that HNTB has full complement of top-level capabilities, strategically deployed to successfully pursue and deliver projects.
Additional Information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO, Milwaukee, WI (St. Paul Avenue), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Salt Lake City, UT, Tampa, FL
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Job Type: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Operations Group
ReqID: R-30158
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HNTB has implemented the following policy as part of its longstanding commitment to compliance with all applicable affirmative action requirements. HNTB agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, this Affirmative Action Policy.
HNTB is a federal contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (“Section 4212”) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (“Section 503”). Accordingly, it is HNTB’s policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal veterans, or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans) and individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment, including the executive level. HNTB also will provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of HNTB. In order to request a reasonable accommodation, employees should contact the HR Solutions Center at General Policy Inquiry - Employee Center and applicants should contact [email protected].
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