Aviation Program Director - Major Airport Upgrades

HNTB Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Aviation Program Manager to lead a multi-billion-dollar program at CLT. You will coordinate with CLT leadership, airport designers, contractors, and HNTB’s multidisciplinary teams to integrate concurrent projects and maintain safe, high-quality improvements with continuous operations.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or related degree and 15 years of relevant experience, with credentials such as PE/CCM/PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 15 years relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, CCM, PMP, or comparable professional credential.
• Experience delivering capital improvements at a large or medium-hub commercial service airport.
• Experience coordinating projects with the FAA, airlines, airport operations, security, maintenance, and other aviation stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, Airport Improvement Program requirements, safety management systems, construction safety and phasing plans, and airport security requirements.
• Experience with traditional and alternative delivery methods, including design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, and progressive design-build.
• Experience implementing enterprise-level program controls, earned-value practices, risk-based forecasting, and executive performance reporting.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex programs safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the client’s agent in delivering PMC services in the areas of strategic planning, alternative delivery, innovative financing, procurement/contract management, risk management, project controls, quality management, construction management, project closeout and acceptance, and operations/maintenance.
• Routinely resolves difficult issues of significant financial impact, assessing and managing risk on behalf of the client.
• Identifies and effectively pursues opportunities to advance HNTB’s presence and revenue opportunity, both with current client(s) and more broadly within the PMC market.
• Actively works to build a reputation in the industry and within Program Management, maintaining positive relationships with clients and representing HNTB with local, state and national industry organizations.
• Interacts with senior government or public officials and/or clients on significant program matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Responsible for defining staffing needs for the delivery of services, providing direction and oversight to Project Managers, other staff, client staff and subcontractors.
• Has an awareness and understanding of the political environment and sensitivities in which a program is being delivered.
• Able to lead HNTB team in understanding client perspectives and vision of success while keeping staff connected to firm culture and organization.
• Develops a deep understanding of full range of HNTB services and firm-wide resources.
• Participates in the development of client service action plans and client project reviews.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Aviation Program Manager to lead a multi-billion-dollar program at CLT. You will coordinate with CLT leadership, airport designers, contractors, and HNTB’s multidisciplinary teams to integrate concurrent projects and maintain safe, high-quality improvements with continuous operations.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or related degree and 15 years of relevant experience, with credentials such as PE/CCM/PMP preferred.