RS&H

Virginia State/Market Leader - Construction

RS&H$160K — $215K *
Salem, VA 24153In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
  • Significant experience in transportation construction, CEI, or related consulting services in Virginia.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with VDOT and key transportation stakeholders.
  • In-depth knowledge of Virginia transportation programs and project delivery processes.
  • Demonstrated experience influencing business development related to transportation in Virginia.
  • Ability to translate market intelligence into actionable growth strategies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Virginia CEI growth strategy through strategic client engagement.
  • Leverage VDOT relationships to identify opportunities and shape teaming strategies.
  • Lead capture efforts, supporting proposal strategies and client engagement initiatives.
  • Represent RS&H at VDOT and with local transportation stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with operations leaders to align market intelligence and growth priorities.

Benefits

  • Join a growing construction management team with robust support and resources.
  • Be part of a firm with over 15 years of established presence in Virginia.
  • Influence market growth and expand RS&H’s transportation presence.
  • Work at a 100% employee-owned firm with a focus on accountability and long-term success.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

 

Are you a strategic transportation leader who thrives on building client relationships, spotting opportunities early, and turning market knowledge into competitive advantage?

 

RS&H is seeking a well-connected transportation leader with deep VDOT relationships and a strong understanding of Virginia's transportation market. This individual will help strengthen RS&H's presence across the Commonwealth through strategic client engagement, pursuit positioning, teaming strategy development, and market intelligence, while partnering with operations leadership to support sustainable growth.

 

In this role, you will:

  • Drive RS&H’s Virginia CEI growth strategy through client engagement, market positioning, and business development.
  • Use strong VDOT relationships and market insight to identify opportunities early, shape teaming strategies, and improve pursuit positioning.
  • Lead capture efforts by supporting proposal strategy, interview preparation, and client engagement that strengthen competitiveness.
  • Represent RS&H with VDOT, local agencies, partners, and transportation stakeholders across Virginia.
  • Partner with operations and technical leaders to align market intelligence, staffing, delivery, and long-term growth priorities while mentoring team members and supporting their career development.

What Success Looks Like:

Success in this role means RS&H is better positioned, better connected, and more competitive in Virginia’s transportation market. The right leader will strengthen key client relationships, improve early visibility into upcoming opportunities, influence pursuit and teaming decisions, help align internal teams around a sustainable growth strategy, and support the development of team members as they grow their careers.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • Significant experience in transportation construction, CEI, construction management, or related consulting services within Virginia.
  • Demonstrated success building and maintaining trusted relationships with VDOT and other key transportation stakeholders in the Commonwealth.
  • Strong knowledge of Virginia transportation programs, procurement practices, and project delivery processes.
  • Experience influencing pursuits, capture strategy, teaming decisions, or business development efforts tied to transportation work in Virginia.
  • Ability to translate market intelligence and client insight into actionable growth strategy.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across operations, technical teams, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer license in Virginia or ability to obtain licensure.
  • CCM Certification or ability to obtain.
  • Experience with construction inspection, contract administration, or field coordination on transportation projects.
  • Experience leading teams, mentoring staff, or helping grow a practice in an emerging or expanding market.
  • Knowledge of opportunity positioning prior to formal solicitation release.
  • Established relationships with consultants, contractors, and public-sector partners across Virginia.

Why Join RS&H's CM Team in Virginia?

  • Be part of a growing Virginia construction management team backed by an established national practice of 50+ CM professionals. You are not starting from scratch. You are plugging into a team with real depth, experience, and momentum.
  • Join a firm with more than 15 years of construction management presence in Virginia, with long-standing relationships and a strong reputation across the Commonwealth.
    • See how RS&H has already delivered transportation construction management work across Virginia.
  • Work with a recognized design-build owner’s representative that understands how to bridge strategy, delivery, and client priorities from day one.
  • Influence market growth, strengthen key partnerships, and play a visible leadership role in expanding RS&H’s construction presence in Virginia.
  • Join a 100% (broad-based) employee-owned firm with over 80 years of history delivering critical infrastructure, where long-term success and accountability are shared.

Industry Rankings

  • Ranked among ENR’s Top 25 Highways firms
  • Ranked among ENR’s Top 20 Transportation firms
  • Recognized among Top Design Firms in key regional ENR markets

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

 

The salary range for this position in Virginia is $160,000–$215,000 per year, representing the employer’s good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on job‑related skills, experience, internal equity, and geographic location, where applicable.This role may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an employee assistance program, retirement and financial protection programs (401(k), short‑ and long‑term disability), paid time off (including holidays and paid parental leave), and HSA funding up to $1,200 annually.

 

The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984.  RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams, as well as our Construction Management teams, are industry-leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.  By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery and lead the evolution of transportation.

About RS&H

RS&H is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the construction industry. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. RS&H offers services in the areas of aviation, transportation, environmental, and construction management. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a reputation for delivering high-quality work.
Learn more about RS&H
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Revenue
$200 million

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