Job SummaryReady to make your mark on the future of aviation? We're looking for a Terminal Planner to join our growing team in Chicago. This is your chance to play a leading role in shaping terminal projects at some of the busiest and most dynamic airports across the U.S.
Responsibilities & QualificationsWhy Join Us?- Professional Development & Growth - We're deeply committed to supporting your career journey, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, mentor junior staff, and continue developing your leadership profile.
- Impactful Projects - Lead high-profile projects ranging from terminal expansions and master plans to business and implementation strategies for airports nationwide.
- Collaborative Team - Work alongside a global network of aviation experts while still enjoying the benefits of an agile, close-knit team.
- Career Pathways - Whether your passion lies in technical excellence, client leadership, or business development, we'll help you shape your future.
What You'll Do- Lead planning studies and assessments for commercial terminal expansion, airport/landside master plans, program implementation, and advisory services.
- Scope and deliver projects spanning terminal, airfield, apron, and landside planning.
- Analyze data, assess demand and capacity, benchmark, and apply modeling/simulation tools.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
- Guide project meetings, support business development efforts, and engage with industry stakeholders.
- Mentor and provide direction to junior team members.
What You Bring- Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture, Planning, Urban Planning, Aviation, or related field.
- 5-7+ years of experience in airport planning, with strong expertise in terminal planning.
- Knowledge of how operations, passenger flow, facilities, and landside/airfield interfaces shape successful airports.
- Experience delivering and managing commercial terminal planning projects at small, medium, or large hub airports.
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, or modeling tools is a plus.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience guiding teams and engaging clients.
- Familiarity with U.S. and international airport planning standards, regulatory frameworks, and the customer experience dimension of modern airports.
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team where your professional growth is as important as the success of our clients, join us in redefining the future of aviation planning.
Additional InformationLandrum & Brown is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $95,000 - $130,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. Landrum & Brown is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
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Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
