Sr Project Manager - Aviation

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager - Aviation to join our expanding team
in our Charlotte or Raleigh, NC offices. This is a dynamic leadership opportunity to work on a variety of airport projects at multiple airports within North Carolina, from general aviation to large hubs.

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 3D, and Microsoft Office suite
• 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

Why Join RS&H?

• Be part of a nationally respected aviation team that values creativity and collaboration
• Work on impactful projects that shape airport infrastructure across the U.S.
• Contribute to a culture that promotes professional development, mentorship, and advancement
• Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

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, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency. Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships.

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together.

We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.