Aviation Architect / Project Manager – Charlotte, NC

At RS&H, we design more than airports — we create environments that connect people, communities, and experiences. Our Aviation Buildings team is growing, and we’re looking for a talented Aviation Architect / Project Manager to join our Charlotte office and support exciting aviation projects with a focus on work at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

This is an opportunity to work on impactful aviation facilities and complex airport environments alongside architects, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists who collaborate to deliver integrated, future-focused solutions. Aviation architecture at RS&H blends civic, commercial, hospitality, retail, workplace, and transportation design into highly complex and dynamic project environments.

We’re looking for a collaborative architect and project leader who enjoys balancing design, technical execution, client relationships, and project leadership in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of aviation and transportation-related projects
• Work closely with airport clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative architectural solutions
• Help manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and coordination efforts
• Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to support successful project delivery from concept through construction
• Mentor junior architects and technical staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Conduct quality reviews, field observations, and construction coordination activities
• Support project pursuits, presentations, and client engagement efforts
• Help identify and pursue new business opportunities while building strong client relationships
• Oversee project progress and proactively resolve challenges to maintain alignment with project goals, schedules, and budgets
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure integrated, high-quality project solutions
• Represent RS&H at industry events, conferences, and client meetings 

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a talented architect and project manager who brings strong technical expertise, communication skills, leadership ability, and a passion for complex aviation project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Architect in good standing
• 7+ years of architectural design experience
• Experience working on major projects or multiple moderate-sized projects
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong architectural design and construction document development capabilities
• Demonstrated Revit BIM production and coordination experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements, project activities, site visits, industry events, and professional development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university
• Previous project management experience
• NCARB certification
• Aviation, transportation, commercial, institutional, or large-scale project experience
• Experience with design-build project delivery
• Visualization and graphic capabilities including Adobe Suite, Photoshop, SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, or Twinmotion
• Experience with Bluebeam and related production tools
• Cross-discipline coordination experience preferred

Why Join RS&H?

At RS&H, we’re shaping the future of aviation through innovative, people-centered design. Our Aviation Buildings team delivers award-winning terminals, concourses, hangars, cargo facilities, and support spaces that enhance the traveler experience while helping airports operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Learn more about our aviation practice and impactful airport projects here: Airport Architecture & Aviation Planning Services | RS&H

As a 100% employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm with more than 80 years of history, RS&H offers the opportunity to do meaningful work alongside some of the industry’s most respected aviation professionals and be part of a culture where employee ownership is broadly shared across the organization.

What Sets RS&H Apart

• Work on nationally significant aviation and airport development programs
• Join a nationally recognized aviation architecture and engineering practice
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and leading airport clients across the country
• Lead and mentor talented designers and emerging professionals
• Be part of an employee-owned culture where your voice and impact matter
• Thrive in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and career growth

Industry Recognition

• ENR Top 500 Design Firm
• ENR Top 25 Airport Design Firm
• Recognized among Architectural Record’s Top Architecture Firms
• Award-winning aviation infrastructure and terminal projects
• National recognition for sustainability and innovative aviation design

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.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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.

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Our team designs facilities for clients in the Corporate industry. By working with our clients and listening to their needs, we gather a deep understanding of their desired outcomes, practicing creativity and innovation along the way. Become part of a team that’s redefining client service and success in a rapidly changing world.

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.