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Transit Architecture Business Development Director

Hntb hntbtotalrewards.com Open · verified Oct 6, 2026
New York Los Angeles Full-time Director Business Development

At a glance

Director-level Business Development role at Hntb. New York · full-time.

In listing

RoleBusiness Development
SeniorityDirector
LocationNew York
EmploymentFull-time
PostedJun 16, 2026 · 3mo ago
Also hiring inLos Angeles
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Set growth plans that expand transit architecture business across a large office, several offices, or a division
  • Work with division and office leaders on client plans, relationship strategies, and other focus initiatives
  • Help Client Service Leaders deepen contacts with clients, elected officials, and outside influencers
  • Use sales-process stages one through three to surface opportunities for pursuit teams
  • Support legislative, recruiting, and community initiatives through relationships and professional connections

What you bring

  • A relevant bachelor's degree plus at least twelve years of related experience
  • Sixteen years of related experience can substitute for the degree
  • Background in architecture and engineering, especially client development and emerging industry markets

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior business development leader who can work with division, office, and client-service leadership on transit architecture growth. The role includes twenty-five to fifty percent travel and may involve serving as a client-service leader or pursuit champion. Locations listed are Los Angeles and New York, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

From the employer

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a talented Transit Architecture Business Development Director to join our National Award Winning Architectural Practice! Those interested in joining our team should be proactive and approach design challenges with a willingness to explore lots of ideas.

We are a group of design professionals who are passionate about Transit, Aviation, and Sports design. Our practice believes great design comes from a spirit of curiosity, imagination, and collaboration. We value diverse perspectives throughout the design process and take pride in delivering solutions tailored to each client. We view each project as an opportunity to create something truly unique that connects our community. 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 leading business and client development efforts for the National Transit Architecture practice. The Business Development Director partners with Line Leaders & Client Service Leaders on implementing HNTB’s Sophisticated Planning Approach (SPA) and supports the Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process as assigned by supervisor. Responsible for partnering with Division leadership to develop and execute client strategic plans, external relationship plans and other client focus strategies. This position may also assume the role of Client Service Leader and/or Pursuit Champion for assigned client(s).

*This position requires 25-50% travel

What You’ll Do:

  • In collaboration with Line Leadership, responsible for defining and executing growth strategies that increase HNTB’s market share in a large office or multiple office(s) or division.
  • Leads and participates in business development activities and client-focused initiatives in partnership with a Division President (DP), Office Leaders (OL’s) and Client Service Leaders (CSL’s)
  • Collaborates with division and office leadership to implement our Sophisticated Planning Approach (SPA), including developing and executing external relationship plans and other client focus strategies.
  • Supports the development of strategic plans, collaborating with national resources and line leaders to clearly define growth goals and strategies with foundation and future foundation clients.
  • Serves as a key resource to Client Service Leaders and Teams to strengthen relationships at all levels of the client organization and with external influencers. This includes identifying, leveraging, and deploying national resources.
  • Identifies key recruiting needs and draft board candidates, and fully leverages professional network and personal connections to bring industry best talent that is aligned with our culture and values.
  • Leverages the Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) Stages 1-3 in support of external client focus and Division business development efforts to bring opportunities for the sales team to pursue.
  • May serve as a client service leader and/or pursuit champion.
  • Collaborates with internal government relations leaders and external consultants on legislative strategies, relationship development with clients and elected officials, contribution strategies and involvement in community and political initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience
  • In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with and an understanding of the A&E industry with an emphasis on client development and emerging markets within the industry.

What We Prefer:

  • Master's degree
  • Registered Architect

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

#ET #Architecture

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Locations:

Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), New York, NY

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The approximate pay range for New York is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $207,686.38 - $331,758.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

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