HNTB

Project Director - Aviation Architecture

HNTB$198K — $317K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
  • 15 years of relevant experience in large aviation projects.
  • 20 years of experience delivering large aviation projects.
  • 12 years of management experience overseeing project teams.
  • Registered Architect (RA) strongly preferred. Possibly required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of mega projects with revenues exceeding $12 million annually.
  • Prepare strategic plans to ensure project success.
  • Coordinate all project efforts for cost-effective execution.
  • Serve as primary liaison with clients to ensure satisfaction and timely completion.
  • Oversee and mentor less experienced project managers.
  • Manage budget, schedule, and team assignments for effective project delivery.
  • Estimate fees, define scope, and prepare proposals and contracts for complex projects.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership structure fostering a sense of investment in success.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Participation in a long-established architecture practice renowned for design excellence.
Full Job Description
This opportunity entails being responsible for the profitable operation of multiple projects or mega projects with revenue exceeding $12,000,000+/year. Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts to assure efficient and cost-effective execution. Serves as primary liaison contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within the budget and with maximum client satisfaction. Handles the most complex aviation projects of the largest magnitude.

What You'll Do:
  • Has full responsibility for managing all aspects of mega projects.
  • Prepares strategic plans for project success.
  • Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to assure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
  • Serves as primary liaison contact with the clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget and with maximum client satisfaction.
  • Provides oversight and monitoring of work to less experience project managers.
  • Actively manages client's budget, schedule and program; HNTB budget and schedule; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments.
  • Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects of the largest magnitude.
  • Coordinates work efforts and reviews work performed.
  • Provides for quality management.
  • Acts as a champion for the team.
  • Responsible for hiring, firing, promotion, discipline, performance review, work allocation, training and mentoring of staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field and 15 years of relevant experience.


  • 20 years of delivering large Aviation Project
  • 12 years of people management experience
  • RA is strongly preferred
  • Experience leading and coordinating with a large team of architects, engineers and consultants


Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:
Denver, CO

The approximate pay range for Colorado is $198,656.54 - $317,334.48. 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 08/30/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. 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.

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.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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