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The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a talented Senior Project Manager/Project Architect to join our Aviation Studio in Portland, OR./Denver, CO.

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Job Summary:

If you are looking to make an impact within an organization that is committed to you and to bringing extraordinary architectural solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation – apply today! We are consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 design firms. Every day, we’re working to shape the future of Aviation Design.

In the Senior Project Manager/Project Architect role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of RS&H's National footprint in the aviation industry and be a part of our voice in the market.  This position contributes technical excellence and leadership to a team that delivers a wide range of building projects that support expanded client relationships and growing our building’s portfolio. This position drives creativity and innovation through architectural design that enhances operational excellence, profitability, and operational efficiency.  The Senior Project Manager/Project Architect position focuses on providing subject matter expertise,  developing and improving client relationships,  participating in the mentorship and growth to junior architects, while ensuring quality deliverables to our aviation clients. If you have a history of long-term working relationships within the Aviation market, strong technical architectural acumen, a desire to impart your knowledge on evolving architects, and the drive to elevate design…then your skills are in alignment with our position.

Essential Functions:

• Provides technical excellence and leadership to a team of architectural professionals with a shared focus of ensuring client satisfaction and quality outcomes. Leads the development of a top-in class design and production team by developing and retaining existing associates and recruiting new talent and capabilities to the firm. Fosters a diverse knowledge of appropriate discipline principles and techniques
• Plays a key role in the delivery of multiple, high-profile design projects that are critical to expanding client relationships and growing our portfolio. Drives operational excellence, including profitability, operational efficiency, resource management, and quality deliverables. Provides subject matter expertise throughout the project.
• Participates in client relationship development activities while working closely with client managers and business development teams to help drive top line sales growth
• Contributes to direct sales activities for the discipline, assisting in submitting qualifications, LOIs, and proposals, and participating in group presentations for winning new work. Encourages and supports new technologies, tools, and training, that will increase the output efficiency of proposals and presentations. Consults with strategy leaders to develop and implement pursuit strategies and techniques to improve sales performance, particularly for strategic pursuits. Consults with operational leadership to identify key hires to support strategic pursuits and market and geographic expansion. 
• Collaborates effectively with leaders, teams, and associates across the firm to help drive success. Contributes to an environment that promotes teamwork. Coordinates and reviews resource level with other architectural leaders to ensure client needs are satisfied and associates are exposed to diverse and escalating project responsibilities
• Ensures adherence to all client and regulatory requirements. Provides expertise on codes, quality assurance, and construction methods and materials
• Completes all other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field from an accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires professional registration/certification in discipline
• 10 years relevant experience
• Must possess thorough knowledge of architectural design, drafting, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques, and costs. Must also have a solid knowledge of the relevant market sector. Must be capable of marketing services to existing and new clients, and adept at mentoring and encouraging a team to maximize their abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, from an accredited program

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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.

The Team

Our architectural design teams create facilities for clients in the Aviation, Corporate, Healthcare, Science and Technology industries. 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.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. 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 an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

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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