Aviation Buildings Regional Leader

RS&H•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$132,000 - $217,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Regional Leader / Project Director – Aviation Buildings (Based in the Los Angeles Metro Area) RS&H is seeking an experienced Regional Leader / Project Director to join our Aviation Buildings team. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. As part of the Aviation Buildings team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by conforming medium to large projects to the client's requirements, meeting scheduled milestone dates, internal and external budget constraints, and participating in the selection of subconsultants and delivery of a quality project. 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 scope and fee with the client under the guidance/direction of a project officer; 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 providing regular status updates; provide technical direction and coordination of the project team; provide 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 participate in efforts to affect improvements. This position may also provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers and may serve as the primary owner for project quality planning and quality control.

Requirements

Have a degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program or equivalent experience.
Have 15 years of relevant experience and be recognized as a thought leader, including prior experience leading the work of multiple disciplines.
Possess an active license in good standing and demonstrate knowledge of state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other applicable ordinances.
Have proven ability to make decisions with significant organizational impact and recommend operational strategies and plans with direct influence on outcomes.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, commitment to follow-through, and the ability to work independently with general direction and oversight from leadership.
Be able to multi-task, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
You must be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders, demonstrate professional courage, and effectively guide and influence others.