Associate Project Director
About The Position
RS&H is seeking an experienced and motivated mid-career Aviation Consultant to help lead projects and drive strategic growth within our Aviation Market from Denver, Colorado. We are looking for a professional with strong analytical and communication skills, a passion for aviation, and a desire to help airport owners navigate change and deliver meaningful outcomes. In this role, you will take on challenging technical assignments, contribute to discrete planning tasks, and lead airport master plans and on-call planning engagements across the United States. If you are creative, self-driven, and purpose-oriented, you will find a strong sense of community and opportunity here. As part of our Aviation Consulting Services team, you will support airport clients nationwide through project leadership, technical expertise, and mentorship. You will have opportunities to win work, manage diverse planning projects, perform technical analyses, and help shape the future of aviation planning at RS&H. At RS&H, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, lead impactful work, and become an industry-recognized aviation consultant. You will be supported by a collaborative team and a culture committed to helping clients succeed and helping you do your best work. If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply. 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, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. 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 our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of the U.S. airport industry and established relationships within the airport or aviation consulting community.
- Demonstrated experience managing airport planning projects of varying scale and complexity.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning, Aviation Management, Business, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- 10 or more years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, partners, and team members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and GIS software.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet deadlines.
- Strong technical understanding of airport planning principles, FAA guidelines, and airfield/airport facility geometry.
Nice To Haves
- Graphic layout skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD, and/or GIS) are highly valued.
- AICP or AAAE CM certifications are a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead airport planning projects, including master plans, on-call assignments, and specialized planning studies involving airfield, terminal, landside, and support facilities.
- Develop technical analyses, documentation, and presentations that clearly communicate planning concepts.
- Support business development through proposal development, client engagement, and maintaining strong relationships within the aviation community.
- Mentor junior staff through coaching, quality reviews, and technical guidance.
- Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions for our clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
