Aviation Program Manager

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

What We’re Looking For At HNTB

you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails responsibility for the effective management and delivery to provide program management support and advisory services for a major multi-billion-dollar aviation capital improvement program at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The program includes concourse expansions, runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, ramp and apron expansions, utility upgrades, enabling projects, and other critical airside and landside infrastructure. The Aviation Program Manager will serve as the senior day-to-day leader of the program, working closely with CLT leadership, airport stakeholders, designers, contractors, and HNTB’s multidisciplinary team. This individual will be accountable for helping CLT to integrate multiple concurrent projects into a coordinated program and delivering safe, high-quality improvements while maintaining continuous airport operations.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
• 15 years relevant experience

What We Prefer

• 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Charlotte, NC (Whitehall).

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected.

Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work