Aviation Buildings Regional Leader

About the role

This role is well suited for someone with deep aviation buildings experience, strong client-development instincts, and established relationships in the Southern California airport market. Existing influence at LAX is highly valued, and we are also interested in leaders with strong relationships at nearby airports who have the credibility, presence, and entrepreneurial drive to expand RS&H's reach into LAX and the broader region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional aviation growth strategy, deepen relationships with airport executives and key stakeholders, identify opportunities before formal procurements are released, leverage existing contracts into additional work, and lead multidisciplinary pursuits as opportunities emerge.
• Serve as a trusted client contact, align internal teams around client needs, support successful project delivery, and help create a sustainable book of business across Southern California.
• Build and deepen relationships with airport leaders, stakeholders, partners, and clients.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary pursuits that align with client needs and market priorities.
• Partner with internal architecture, engineering, planning, program management, and advisory professionals to deliver strong client outcomes.
• Help grow and shape the regional Aviation Buildings team as the market expands.

Requirements

• Degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of relevant experience, including leadership across multiple disciplines and recognition as a thought leader.
• Active license in good standing, with knowledge of state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and applicable ordinances.
• Proven ability to make decisions with significant organizational impact and recommend strategies that influence outcomes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance.
• Strong project management capability, with PMP certification preferred.
• Attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to work independently with general direction from leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong client and stakeholder relationships, demonstrate professional courage, and effectively guide and influence others.

Qualifications

• Experience in Southern California airport market.
• Existing influence at LAX.
• Strong relationships at nearby airports.
• Entrepreneurial drive to expand RS&H's reach into LAX and the broader region.

Skills

• Client Development
• Market Intelligence
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, retirement support, paid time off, and professional development.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retail and financial protection programs (401(k), short- and long-term disability).
• Paid time off (including holidays and paid parental leave).
• HSA funding up to $1,200 annually.

Pay

The salary range for this position in California is $175,000–$250,000 per year, representing the employer’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and geographic location, where applicable.

Schedule

Full-time position.