Sr. Terminal Planner

Description

• Apply current aviation regulations to airport terminal planning.
• Lead design, phasing, and implementation of terminal, landside, and airside components.
• Coordinate production schedules, budgets, and staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and oversee project plans, assignments, and staffing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and written recommendations for aviation planning studies.
• Create conceptual layouts, exhibits, presentations, and reports for master plans and feasibility studies.
• Research industry trends and incorporate findings into planning studies.
• Compile and analyze data for feasibility studies, environmental assessments, noise models, and capital improvement plans.
• Manage consultant relationships and integrate architectural and consultant documents.
• Lead project teams in design, technical problem‑resolution, and implementation of terminal systems such as baggage handling and passenger boarding bridges.
• In‑office role with collaborative project teams.

Requirements

The position is office‑based and requires a professional degree in aviation planning, architecture, engineering, or a related field, along with 15 + years of aviation experience and recent terminal‑planning assignments. Candidates must be proficient in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and related graphics programs, and be comfortable traveling and interfacing with clients and consultants.

• Share knowledge of construction methods, codes, and emerging methodologies.
• Professional degree in aviation planning, architecture, engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of aviation experience with recent terminal planning work.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel; Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp a plus.
• Strong client‑facing skills and ability to build consultant relationships.
• Team‑oriented, highly motivated, and willing to travel.

Benefits

At Corgan, we foster a welcoming and supportive environment where camaraderie, collaboration, curiosity, and creativity thrive. The firm offers significant career advantages, room to grow, freedom to explore, and the safety to fail, creating a space for passionate, hardworking individuals.

Corgan promotes personal and professional growth, a healthy work‑life balance, and upholds the highest standards of professional ethics. Base salary for Chicago and New York locations ranges from $110,000 to $150,000, dependent on experience and other factors. Applications are accepted only through the company website; design candidates should also upload a portfolio.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Emphasis on work‑life balance and supportive culture.
• Competitive salary range $110k‑$150k (Chicago/New York) plus total compensation.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance