Aviation Discipline Leader

Overview

Lead aviation team, manage projects, finances, business development, and mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• client management
• business development
• project execution
• contract management
• design coordination

Tasks

As the Aviation Discipline Leader, you will be given the reigns to oversee all aspects of the successful delivery of projects, including contract management, managing production teams, quality assurances, and financial performance. Projects range from airside to landside, from small to large, and everything in between. Opportunities include the design of runways, taxiways, and aprons, bituminous and concrete pavement, stormwater and utility infrastructure; coordination with airports, airlines, FAA, and other tenants; construction administration/management; grant management; coordination and interaction with other RS&H and team member disciplines (Planning, Buildings, Environmental); and active industry involvement. Your knowledge and skills will influence programs and projects from concept stage through design and construction. As a full-service A&E firm, there is nothing at an airport that RS&H cannot complete. Moreover, our approach to workload management encourages support across all regions to approach complex problems as a unified team. This is an opportunity to build on the portfolio of our current work and expand into greater market growth. -Grow and lead high-performance teams in areas of: continuing a culture of excellence and innovative thinking; finding and vetting new talent who add value to project teams; overseeing technical training, mentoring, and learning. -Lead the Houston Aviation team, including client management, project development, financial performance and revenue growth, backlog balancing through utilization and workshare, and associate mentorship and growth. -Lead business development in the Aviation market to provide growth and sustained backlog, including management of client relationships for loyalty, long-term engagement, and lifetime retention. -Responsible for project performance and execution, including oversight of Design Teams through mentorship and project leadership. -Work collaboratively with leadership to develop goals, growth plans, and implement strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• abet degree
• 15 years
• autocad
• civil 3d
• texas pe
• supervisory

What You Bring

RS&H is seeking to hire an Aviation Displine Leader in our Houston, TX office! The successful candidate can anticipate quickly becoming an Owner in the firm, participating in bonus programs, coordinating with national resources, recruiting and mentoring, and working directly with RS&H’s senior leadership to deploy strategic aviation initiatives. Our ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and has excellent communication, analysis, and documentation skills. We are looking for resourceful and innovative engineers that enjoy working in a collaborative environment. If you are ready to make an impact, we welcome you! -Have a degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and 15 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. -Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required for use in completing an assignment. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Excellent presentation skills. -Effective team-focused associate that will foster teamwork, help set priorities, and define expectations. -Must have a Valid Driver's License with a good driving record. -Texas PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months of starting. -Strong supervisory skills and record of leading design teams. -Ability to travel across the region to existing/potential Airport Clients. -Good organization and motivation skills.

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Benefits

Joining our Aviation team means an opportunity to explore your potential and apply your diverse skills to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry as a trusted advisor. You can do this in a collaborative and team-oriented environment among other driven professionals. Service areas include airfields, buildings, facility planning, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency. Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships.

About Rs&H

-Founded in 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida, the firm has evolved into a national leader in infrastructure and facilities. -It specializes in delivering integrated solutions for transportation, aviation, aerospace & defense, corporate facilities, healthcare environments, and science labs. -Its clients range from local governments and federal agencies to private corporations, showcasing its versatility across sectors. -Key projects include interstate highway realignments, airport terminal upgrades, NASA lab facilities, and corporate headquarters designs. -The firm is distinguished by its long-term partnerships with entities like NASA and state DOTs, combining legacy expertise with modern innovations.

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