Aviation Project Manager

Ardurra•Flagstaff, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Project Manager to join our growing team. This exciting Fully-Remote opportunity is for candidates residing in Arizona. This position gives you the flexibility to work where you thrive while contributing to impactful aviation projects. Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your career growth as we continue to shape the future of aviation infrastructure. Ardurra is looking for an Aviation Project Manager for our growing Aviation Group. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing projects and serving as a client manager for airport design and construction projects within specific regions. The ideal individual will provide mentoring to junior staff, lead QA/QC efforts, and play a strategic role in expanding Ardurra's aviation presence through client relationship management and business development initiatives. The ideal individual for this role will be joining a well-established aviation group with a diverse workload of airfield and airport improvement projects. From project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, financial planning, legislative strategy, land acquisition, and design phasing, this individual will be heavily involved in projects from concept through completion. In addition to project delivery, this role will be instrumental in identifying new business opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with airport sponsors, aviation agencies, industry partners, and supporting proposal and pursuit efforts. The Aviation Project Manager will collaborate with leadership to drive growth within targeted markets, participate in industry organizations and conferences, and help position Ardurra for upcoming aviation planning, design, and construction opportunities. Success in this role requires both strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to client development, market expansion, and strategic growth initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
PE License
8+ years' experience in the airport design and/or construction field, either in private industry or government service
Airport design, construction administration, and project management 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 growth of the aviation group
Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability to work on challenging projects in a team environment