HNTB is an employee-owned infrastructure and consulting firm focused on transportation systems and infrastructure solutions. With more than a century of service, the company works with clients on complex technical, financial, and operational challenges across areas such as architecture, aviation, bridges, construction, and program management. Its work is centered on developing safe, reliable, and efficient ways for communities to connect.
Senior Project Designer, HNTB (New York City, Onsite)
Lead architectural design for complex infrastructure projects at HNTB, from early visioning and programming through design development and construction. Guide multidisciplinary teams while balancing client goals, budgets, schedules, and design quality.
Description
- Translate client goals and program needs into design direction.
- Develop design concepts that meet client objectives, budgets, and schedules.
- Coordinate work planning and delivery with the project architect and project manager.
- Create work plans and estimate the hours needed for tasks.
- Prepare project reports.
- Coordinate consultant team members and integrate their work.
- Review invoices.
- Provide architectural expertise on large projects.
- Develop and present design perspectives.
- Ensure design solutions meet program, budget, and schedule requirements and are fully developed and documented.
- Mentor early- and mid-career team members.
- Lead architectural design from visioning and programming through design development and construction.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
- Lead design workshops, stakeholder meetings, and iterative design reviews.
- Manage project risks while supporting design quality and client satisfaction.
- Carry out other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field, plus 8 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to lead architectural design from visioning and programming through design development and construction.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, planning, interiors, sustainability, and specialist consultants.
- Strong client engagement and presentation skills.
- A record of delivering complex projects while balancing aesthetics, operational needs, budgets, and schedules.
- Ability to mentor and develop architectural staff.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, accessibility requirements, and industry best practices.
- Experience leading design workshops, stakeholder meetings, and iterative design reviews.
- Ability to identify and manage project risks.
- Registered Architect (RA) credential preferred.
- LEED Accredited Professional, WELL AP, or similar sustainability credential preferred.
- 10 or more years of architectural experience with demonstrated design leadership preferred.
- Aviation experience preferred.
- Experience leading large, complex projects with construction values above $50 million preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, Lumion, Rhino, or comparable visualization tools preferred.
- Experience supporting pursuits, interviews, design competitions, and client presentations preferred.
- Experience as a Design Manager, Lead Designer, Project Architect, or Design Lead on multidisciplinary projects preferred.
- Knowledge of airport planning, passenger experience design, operational efficiency, wayfinding, security integration, and stakeholder coordination preferred.
- Experience working directly with airport authorities, airlines, federal agencies, or major transportation clients preferred.
- A record of building strong client relationships and contributing to practice growth and business development preferred.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.