Aviation Project Manager

Ardurra Group, Inc.; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. in Utah seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead airport design and construction across regions, mentoring staff and ensuring QA/QC.

You will manage client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex aviation projects on time and within budget. The role sits within a well-established aviation group with diverse airfield projects, spanning planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance and FAA grant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years’ experience in airport design/construction.
• Airport design and project management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars and FAA grant process.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and support group growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects and serve as client manager for airport design and construction.
• Provide mentoring to junior staff and QA/QC.
• Lead project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance and budgeting.
• Direct design phasing from planning through completion.

Skills

Project management

Marketing

Staff supervision and mentoring

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer

PMP (Preferred)

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our thriving Aviation Group in Salt Lake City, UT or Heber City, UT.

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
• Staff Supervision and mentoring
• Quality control of project design and contract documents

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
• Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and the FAA grant process
• 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 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.
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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer

Preferred

PMP

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