Senior Airport Terminal Planner

HNTB; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 126,950 - 248,205; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Aviation Terminal Planner based in Houston, TX. This role focuses on managing terminal planning projects for airports, requiring special expertise in the aviation industry and proficiency in Revit. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in terminal planning and project management skills across various project types. This position promotes innovation aimed at improving customer experience in aviation. The successful candidate will work under a dynamic environment with a focus on quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience in terminal planning.
• 2 years managing projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop project scope and fee quotation.
• Lead client negotiations and contract scoping.

Skills

Extensive terminal planning experience

Expertise using Revit

Strong understanding of the aviation industry

Analytical demand assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Revit

Job description

What We’re Looking For

HNTB’s National Aviation Planning + Environmental Practice is recruiting for one or more Senior Aviation Terminal Planners. The position entails leading both analytical and spatial analyses at large‑ and medium‑hub airports across the United States. Projects will range from high‑level space programming and master planning to advanced planning and conceptual design. The successful candidate(s) will have extensive airport terminal planning experience and a strong depth of understanding of the interrelation of terminal buildings with landside and airside functions. Expertise using Revit to develop concepts is a requirement for this position. We are also seeking candidates who are highly passionate about the aviation industry and are keen to significantly improve customer experience through innovation and design. This role supports business development through relationship building, industry visibility, and proposal development.

What You’ll Do

This opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle, including developing the scope and technical sections of proposals and procurement documents, participating in contract negotiations, and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to accomplish HNTB’s 4‑for‑4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. The Project Manager II – Planning is typically responsible for the management of project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) or mini‑mega ($1M to <$5M) projects, or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mega ($5M to <$25M) project management team.

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Leads or actively participates in client contract scoping and negotiations.
• Leads and prepares design documents, technical plans, and written reports on projects.
• Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and execution of the project management plan and supervises and mentors the team toward overall project objectives.
• Responsible for overseeing project staffing, including recruitment, hiring, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of a plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
• Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mini‑mega and mega projects in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials and leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic, mini‑mega, and mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including development of a plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 10 years relevant experience.
• 2 years of successful management of projects.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive terminal planning experience at busy, complex airports.
• Ability to assess analytical demand and spatial requirements leveraging simulation modeling or spreadsheet analysis.
• Expertise using Revit to create terminal schematic plans.
• Strong understanding of the aviation industry.
• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4‑for‑4 (on‑time, on‑budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi‑disciplined projects; identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance from more experienced staff.
• Leading a team on mid‑sized and/or moderately complex projects inside and outside of HNTB using sub‑consultants.
• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver mid‑sized and/or moderately complex projects.
• Leading with minimal assistance from the Office Management Team in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
• Serving as the lead interface with the client on moderately complex projects.
• Developing successors to work with the same client on other work.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• 12 years relevant experience.
• AIA, NCARB or Professional Engineer (PE) registration/certification.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations: Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Houston, TX (Fannin), Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (LA International Airport), New York, NY, Oakland, CA.

The approximate pay range for New York is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18. The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $152,341.01 - $238,276.98. The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $145,993.46 - $228,348.77. The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $158,688.55 - $248,205.18. The approximate pay range for Colorado is $139,645.93 - $218,420.56. The approximate pay range for Illinois is $139,645.93 - $218,420.56. The approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $126,950.84 - $248,205.18.

The anticipated last day to apply is 10/25/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

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Job Type: Regular. Full/Part Time: Full time. Job Category: Planning Group. ReqID: R-29219.