Aviation Infrastructure Operations Leader – Southeast

RS H; Jacksonville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RS&H is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to guide the Southeast Aviation Infrastructure practice, delivering complex airport projects with rigor and accountability. This hands-on role leads a ~40-person team across Mobile, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Ft.

Lauderdale, coordinating planning, design, and execution with cross-disciplinary support from planning, environmental, architecture, and other technical teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or an equivalent professional degree.
• Current Professional Engineer license.
• At least 15 years of progressive technical experience in aviation/airfields.
• At least 10 years of leadership and supervisory experience managing technical teams and project delivery.
• Experience delivering aviation or airfield projects as a Project Manager or Project Officer.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and risk.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to lead independently while collaborating across a national organization.
• Experience leading projects for large commercial service airports.
• Experience across aviation planning, aviation and airfield projects, environmental, architecture, and engineering disciplines.
• Established relationships within the Southeast aviation market.
• Proven success strengthening project performance, developing teams, and supporting business growth.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a Senior Project Manager or Project Officer for significant aviation projects and programs.
• Lead airport planning and design projects from kickoff through completion.
• Maintain accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and contract compliance.
• Provide senior technical guidance and establish clear delivery standards that support quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee workload distribution and coordinate resources across disciplines and offices.
• Provide leadership on projects involving live-airfield constraints, complex phasing, multiple stakeholders, and high public visibility.
• Lead the operational and business performance of the Southeast aviation infrastructure practice.
• Monitor financial results, project performance, backlog, staffing needs, and forecast accuracy.
• Identify operational or financial risks and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with Division and Regional Leaders to advance annual business plans, market priorities, and sustainable growth initiatives.
• Balance immediate project and operational needs with the long-term health and growth of the practice.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and quality requirements are consistently followed.
• Serve as a trusted senior point of contact for airport clients, stakeholders, teaming partners, and community partners.
• Support business development, pursuit strategy, and client relationship activities.
• Strengthen the firm’s presence in the Southeast aviation market while expanding existing relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Communicate directly and proactively with clients to resolve issues and guide projects toward successful outcomes.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing aviation team.
• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to technical leaders and professionals.
• Establish clear expectations for quality, accountability, collaboration, and project delivery.
• Identify technical and professional development needs and provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Support workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and career development.
• Foster an environment in which employees can grow while delivering exceptional work for clients.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Aviation industry experience

Financial management

Strategic planning

Ausbildung

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Jobbeschreibung

RS&H is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to guide the Southeast Aviation Infrastructure practice, delivering complex airport projects with rigor and accountability. This hands-on role leads a ~40-person team across Mobile, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Ft.

Lauderdale, coordinating planning, design, and execution with cross-disciplinary support from planning, environmental, architecture, and other technical teams.