Take your career to new heights with RS&H’s Aviation Team in San Antonio, Texas. We’re seeking a dynamic Deputy Project Manager who is ready to step into a leadership role and drive the successful delivery of complex aviation projects. This is an opportunity to shape the future of airport infrastructure, mentor talented professionals, and strengthen relationships with clients across the aviation industry!

Why This Role Matters

As Deputy Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in projects that range from airside to landside—from designing runways, taxiways, and aprons to developing stormwater and utility infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with airports, airlines, the FAA, and other key stakeholders, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and innovation.

This is your chance to:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams with confidence and vision.
• Influence financial performance and operational strategies.
• Expand our client base while delivering projects that leave a lasting impact.
• Grow within a supportive environment that values creativity, technical excellence, and professional development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Guide design teams, mentor associates, and foster a collaborative culture.
• Deliver Excellence: Oversee project plans, specifications, and reports with precision and innovation.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Apply advanced expertise to resolve technical issues and unique design obstacles.
• Drive Growth: Support business development, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to revenue growth.
• Shape Strategy: Recommend operational plans that directly influence project success and client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge of aviation design fundamentals.
• Experience directing and reviewing aviation plans and technical specifications.
• Proven ability to lead projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Independent decision-making skills on technical matters.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation abilities.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation and teamwork.

Required Qualifications: 

• ABET accredited Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Civil design, at least three (3) within airport-related facilities
• Texas PE licensure or ability to obtain within 12 months of starting

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, 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.