Managing Consultant, Acoustics

Ready to shape the future of sound? RSG is looking for a talented Managing Consultant to join our forward-thinking Acoustics team and redefine what's possible.

This role is fully remote and candidates within the contiguous United States are encouraged to apply.

Managing Consultants are subject matter experts in Acoustics who plan and manage small teams responsible for complex and large-scale construction/design project portfolios. They are responsible for the performance of the team and growth of existing architectural, engineering, and construction portfolios. Additionally, you will have direct project management and work product responsibilities ensuring on time and on budget project delivery that results in high client satisfaction and excellent business performance outcomes.

• Lead multiple project teams in executing acoustical consulting engagements on time and on budget with RSG’s high standard for delivery.
• Contribute insights to acoustical project strategies, considering client objectives and industry trends.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team – managing engineering analyses and responses.
• Guide project managers in managing acoustical project resources efficiently, including human capital and other project-related assets.
• Actively participate in the recruitment, selection, and management of staff, including mentoring and development of staff.
• Mentor and provide guidance on project tasks and professional growth (interpersonal and technical).

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new clients who utilize acoustical services.
• Understand client needs and contribute to acoustical solution development.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing client organizations and build new client relationships.
• Maintain knowledge and information about industry trends in acoustics and best practices to contribute valuable insights to clients and RSG’s planning processes.
• Actively participate in activities/industry events to advance the RSG brand.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of acoustics projects.
• Oversee project delivery to meet client expectations, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Efficiently allocate resources, monitor and report on key performance indicators for project success.
• Lead contingency planning and issue mitigation (e.g., difficult client conversations).
• Perform project-related tasks.

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in relevant acoustical field of study.
• 10+ years of professional acoustical experience.
• PE and/or INCE Board Certification preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing acoustics projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated acoustics experience with managing project teams and drive accountability for quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring acoustics staff (e.g. setting goals and providing feedback).
• Driven with an achievement orientation to develop new innovative processes in emerging acoustics fields.
• Demonstrated professionalism and poise.
• Familiarity with applicable national and international monitoring and calculating acoustics standards.
• Experience conducting interior and exterior sound level measurements.
• Software tools (such as CadnaA, Sound Plan, and ArcGIS) for sound modeling.
• Experience with in-person or virtual testimony and community engagement.
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.
• Demonstrated excellence in communications, both verbal and written.
• Advanced data management and analytics skills (e.g., SQL, Python, R).
• Demonstrated ability to develop new customer relationships and build business opportunities.
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to present in larger groups or forums.
• Communicate complex acoustical technical materials in concise and meaningful ways to project team members and clients.

• Requires periodic travel.
• Frequently involves standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Operat…