Senior Project Manager - Aviation

RS&H; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership opportunities

Culture of professional development

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and delivery of complex airport projects. You will oversee project execution while managing client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a strong background in aviation or transportation infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience, including at least 3 years in project design.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Demonstrated experience managing aviation or transportation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery of airport projects.
• Manage construction support services, including construction management and inspection.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, reports, and permit applications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

AutoCAD

Civil Engineering Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Aviation

Locations: Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC.

Role Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery of complex airport projects. You’ll play a key role in business development, project execution, and client relationship management, while also helping to mentor junior staff within our Charlotte Aviation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage a variety of airport projects
• Oversee design stormwater, utility infrastructure, and pavement design
• Manage construction support services, including construction management and inspection
• Lead and coordinate large, multi-disciplinary design teams
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, reports, and permit applications
• Analyze design alternatives, technical data, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Maintain and grow client relationships with local and national aviation partners
• Support business development, including proposal preparation and client presentations
• Mentor and develop junior team members to promote technical excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience, including at least 3 years in civil engineering project design
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Demonstrated experience managing aviation or transportation infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil…
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to travel to client sites throughout the region
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with FAA, NCDEQ, NCDOT, and local permitting agencies within the Carolinas
• Familiarity with civil engineering design, site development, and utility coordination
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D and related engineering software

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Employee ownership and long‑term partnership opportunities
• Culture of professional development, mentorship, and advancement
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects shaping airport infrastructure across the U.S.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

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