Aviation Project Manager

Ardurra • Mesa, AZ

16h • Remote

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Aviation Group, working from Arizona. This role oversees airport design and construction projects and serves as a client manager for projects in specific regions. The Project Manager will mentor junior staff, perform quality assurance and quality control, and contribute to the growth of the aviation group.

The position offers involvement throughout the project lifecycle, including project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, financial planning, legislative strategy, land acquisition, design phasing, and project completion. The role also includes marketing, client development, staff supervision, quality control of project design and contract documents, and office support during construction. Qualified candidates may work fully remotely if they are located in Arizona.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 8 years of experience in airport design and/or construction, in private industry or government service.
• Airport design and project management experience.
• Aviation engineering and construction administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and the FAA grant process.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor existing staff and develop new staff as needed to support aviation group growth.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented approach and ability to work on challenging projects in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage airport design and construction projects.
• Serve as a client manager for projects within specific regions.
• Support marketing and client development.
• Supervise and mentor staff, including junior staff, and help develop new staff as needed to support growth of the aviation group.
• Perform quality control of project design and contract documents and provide QA/QC.
• Provide office support during construction.
• Contribute to project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, financial planning, legislative strategy, land acquisition, design phasing, and project completion.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and rich benefits programs.
• Positive benefits and time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional and career development through the Ardurra Academy and leadership program.
• Multiple, varied career paths.
• Tools and resources to support successful, engaged, and satisfying work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior