Aviation Project Manager

Ardurra is hiring an Aviation Project Manager to oversee airport design and construction projects and serve as a client manager in Florida. The role also leads staff mentoring and quality control while supporting client relationships, business development, and growth in aviation markets.

Responsibilities:

• Project management
• Marketing
• Client development
• Staff Supervision and mentoring
• Quality control of project design and contract documents
• Office Support during construction
• Overseeing projects and serving as a client manager for airport design and construction projects within specific regions
• 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
• 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
• Identifying new business opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with airport sponsors, aviation agencies, industry partners, and supporting proposal and pursuit efforts
• 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

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