Principal Architect, AviationRS&H, Inc.

RS&H, Inc.


Principal Architect, Aviation

US-FL-Tampa

Job ID: 2026-7681
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Architecture
Tampa

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

RS&H prides itself as a full-service firm. This opportunity is specific to the Buildings team with a focus on Aviation related building types.  As a trusted advisor you will use a diverse skillset to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry with the support of a collaborative and team-oriented environment among other driven professionals.  Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships.  Dedicated to advancing airport and aviation design and infrastructure through innovative design and exceptional project management, we are looking for driven and talented individuals to join our team in an integrated role of Architect and Project Manager, focusing on aviation-related projects.

Qualifications



RS&H is currently seeking a principal architect to join our aviation architecture team in Tampa, FL. This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. As part of the Buildings team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm as a discipline leader, subject matter expert, and technical resource for discipline and related program activities, including active participation in quality improvement and assurance. This position will define structural or project elements and processes to meet client needs; participate in and coordinate preparation of bids; promote and maintain client relationships; lead projects and coordinate with project management to execute project plans and directly supervise the teams' design and technical delivery; promote and maintains client relationships through all project phases and serve as a firm ambassador to win new work; recommend new practices or changes in emphasis; and lead the development and application of company-wide standard operating procedures and technical requirements for projects and discipline deliverables. This position may also manage a small team of direct reports. #LI-RM2

 

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Have 15 years' relevant experience and be recognized as a thought leader. This includes 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 relevant ordinances.
• Be proficient in production software and construction document production.
• Have proven ability to make decisions that have significant impact to an organization, as well as recommend operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results. 
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance.
• Have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders. 

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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