Aviation Project Manager

About Ardurra

At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships.

Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities.

Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

Overview

Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in the Pacific Northwest! This exciting opportunity is available in multiple locations, including Salt Lake City, UT and Heber City, UT.

We offer relocation assistance and a signing bonus to help make your transition seamless.

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.

Position Summary:

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 and QA/QC.

The ideal individual for this role will be joining a very well-established aviation group with a diverse workload in airfield service 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 design to completion!

Required Qualifications 


* Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field


* PE License required


* 8+ years' experience in the airport design and/or construction field, either in private industry or government service


* Airport design and project management experience a must


* Aviation engineering & construction administration experience required


* 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

Key Responsibilities 


* Project management


* Marketing


* Client development


* Staff Supervision and mentoring


* Quality control of project design and contract documents


* Office Support during construction

Physical Requirements 


* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer


* Ability to navigate various locations and settin...