Aviation Senior Project Manager

Aviation Senior Project Manager 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 Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Spokane, WA; Coeur d’Alene, ID; Boise, ID; and Cody, WY. We offer relocation assistance and a signing bonus to help make your transition seamless. For experienced professionals, this position is available on a hybrid or fully remote basis, giving you the flexibility to work where you thrive while contributing to impactful aviation projects. Ardurra offers a Relocation Assistance and/or a Signing Bonus for qualified individuals! Primary Function Ardurra is looking for an Aviation Client Services Manager/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. You will provide mentoring to junior staff, QA/QC, and pursue relationships with existing and potential clients. Your workload will span project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, financial planning, legislative strategy, land acquisition, and design phasing, and you will be heavily involved from design to completion. Key Responsibilities Managing projects involving development of detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates for airports and a variety of other aviation related projects Develop proposals as required in response to requests for proposals/qualifications and help identify teaming opportunities Guide, direct, and coordinate with multiple departments and/or sub-consultants for multi-discipline projects Create, calibrate, modify, and suggest alternatives for plans, and interpret and communicate the results to others Perform communication and business development duties with current and potential clients Serve as supervisor and mentor to junior staff Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience designing and delivering projects in the aviation sector Professional Engineer’s license Experience in airport design, construction administration, and project management Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and the FAA grant process 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 Salary Range $140K to $180K (DOE) Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle Ability to travel for site visits, client meetings, etc. 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 their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home. Equal Opportunity Statement Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ardurra