Aviation Infrastructure Leader — Southeast Operations

RS&H, Inc.; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H, Inc. seeks an Operations Leader for Southeast Aviation to oversee performance, delivery, and growth of the aviation infrastructure practice across the Southeast.

You will lead a high‑performing team, manage complex airport projects, and maintain strong client relationships. The role requires deep technical aviation experience, proven leadership, and ability to coordinate cross‑office resources while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Professional Engineer license is required.
• At least 15 years of progressive aviation/airfield experience.
• At least 10 years in leadership and supervising technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Southeast aviation infrastructure practice delivery and growth.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and contract compliance.
• Provide senior technical guidance and delivery standards.
• Manage workload distribution and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing aviation team.
• Strengthen client relationships and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client-facing

Aviation domain

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

RS&H, Inc. seeks an Operations Leader for Southeast Aviation to oversee performance, delivery, and growth of the aviation infrastructure practice across the Southeast.

You will lead a high‑performing team, manage complex airport projects, and maintain strong client relationships. The role requires deep technical aviation experience, proven leadership, and ability to coordinate cross‑office resources while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.