AVP, Project Director

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RS&H is seeking a talented Project Director for our Orlando, FL Office!

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For additional information about our work, please click the link to review our Aviation Architecture

 

Job Summary: 

 

RS&H designs airports and aviation-related facilities throughout the US.  Aviation architecture often involves the integration of various building types and functions—such as civic, cultural, commercial, hospitality, office, retail, and interior spaces—within a single structure, creating a complex and multi-faceted environment.

 

We foster, value, and reward people who are creative, self-motivated, and collegial.  As an Aviation Architect with RS&H you will have the opportunity to deliver projects of various sizes and complexities.  Your work will be informed and supported by in-house planners, airfield and building engineers, and environmental specialists to ensure that all aspects of any aviation facility are accounted for and integrated into the design. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that will embrace your ideas to even better serve our great clients.

 

This opportunity is seeking a senior level candidate with previous PM experience to work on Aviation related projects with a focus on work at Orlando International Airport.  Additional area of focus will be to aid and support across multiple projects to ensure these projects conform to the client's requirements. This position must be capable of implementing the necessary management techniques required to fulfill this responsibility for the specific project.

 

RS&H is currently seeking a senior-level project director to join our team.  As part of the Aviation Buildings team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by conforming multiple large, complex projects to the client's requirements. This position will determine the needs and expectations of the client and oversees the project to ensure all needs are met, including establishing and communicating project requirements and ensuring the team delivers a final product which meets the requirements and maintains client satisfaction; develop a detailed scope of work, budget, and schedule; provide ongoing communication to the project team, ensuring objectives are clear; direct the project team through all phases of the project to achieve the desired results within the established budget and schedule; negotiate contracts and contract amendments with the client; recommend alternative solutions if project objectives cannot be achieved and contractual obligations cannot be met; serve as a point of contact for the client and the liaison with the project team throughout the duration of the project, including overseeing and providing regular status updates; provide leadership and oversight to the project team to ensure clear technical direction and coordination throughout the project; serve as a resource and mentor for technical and project management professionals, providing guidance and helping them grow; serve as the primary owner for project quality planning and quality control; oversee and ensure an exceptional client experience to support marketing efforts to secure repeat business from existing clients and work from new clients; and identify problems with the production and delivery process and leads efforts, in collaboration with key stakeholders, to affect improvements. This position may also manage a small team of direct reports.

 

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited program and 15 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Interior Designer, and/or Licensed General Contractor is preferred.  
• Have a passion for project management. PMP certification is preferred.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office. 
• Possess strong attention to detail, commitment to follow through, and ability to work independently following general direction and oversight from leadership.
• Be able to multi-task, prioritize workload, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and understand people in a courteous and professional manner.
• Possess the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, demonstrate professional courage, and guide and influence others.
• The incumbent will relocate to Orlando Florida within 6 months of starting employment with RS&H
• The incumbent will attain Professional Licensure within 6 months of starting employment with RS&H

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