Aviation Project Manager

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our thriving Aviation Group working out of the state of Texas.

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.

Primary Function

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! For qualified individuals, Ardurra offers relocation assistance and/or a signing bonus to help make your transition seamless.

Primary Duties


* Project management


* Marketing


* Client development


* Staff Supervision and mentoring


* Quality control of project design and contract documents


* Office Support during construction

Education and Experience Requirements:


* 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

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.

We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.

We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program.

We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in thei...