Aviation Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Aviation Market Leader

HNTB is a recognized leader in aviation infrastructure, building on more than 80 years of experience shaping the future of air travel. Our aviation practice partners with airports, agencies, and industry stakeholders nationwide to plan, design, and deliver some of the industry's largest and most complex programs advancing operational performance, enhancing the passenger experience, and setting new standards for airport delivery. As an employee-owned firm with a 110+ year legacy in infrastructure, HNTB empowers the Aviation Market Leader to influence outcomes at scale. This is a highly visible and strategic leadership position, responsible for shaping national market strategy, expanding capabilities, and leading an integrated aviation practice across planning, architecture and engineering design, program management, and construction. The Aviation Market Leader works directly with executive leadership, government partners, and airport decision makers to position HNTB at the forefront of the industry's most significant opportunities. At HNTB, our aviation practice is moving airports forward delivering solutions that improve how people travel, strengthen airport operations, and support the long-term growth of the aviation industry. THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY HNTB LOCATION.

What You'll Do:

• Researches respective markets, develops client relationships and identifies business opportunities within area of specialty and across the country.
• Typically nationally well-known as an expert in the respective industry with strong client connections.
• Provides firm-wide leadership and guidance in area of specialty and provides oversight on specialty operations.
• Provides access for all divisions and offices to the best firmwide resources needed to win and deliver HNTB's 4 for 4 performance (Consistent delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the clients satisfaction on every project) on mega projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• 14 years relevant experience
• In lieu of degree, 18 years of relevant experience.

What We Prefer:

• Develop and lead strategies for HNTB's profitable growth within the aviation market sector.
• Work with leadership of HNTB Infrastructure and HNTB Architecture to broaden the range of aviation services provided by HNTB and to grow the staff and practice resources needed to provide superior value to aviation clients.
• Work with HNTB client and project teams to identify, pursue, win, and deliver the largest and most challenging assignments in the industry.
• Lead the development of the strategic plan for the aviation market based on industry involvement, client contact, and interaction with HNTB client service leaders and project managers.
• Maintain knowledge of national aviation and local airport markets
• Identify trends and future opportunities
• Identify and propose additional resources and organizational strategies to capitalize on identified opportunities
• Develop and lead a nationally connected aviation practice, integrating the resources of HNTB Infrastructure and HNTB Architecture
• Collaborate with HNTB government affairs leaders to develop effective government relations programs at the state and national levels
• Maintain relationships with Federal Aviation Administration officials
• Participate in and lead mega-project strategy planning
• Participate in mega-project pursuit activities
• Coordinate and lead firmwide aviation resources, including, but not limited to, planning, finance, program management, terminal design, airfield design, landside design, and construction management.
• Oversee and manage aviation resources to ensure that HNTB has full complement of top-level capabilities, strategically deployed to successfully pursue and deliver projects.