Aviation Project Manager

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Job summary

Ardurra seeks an Aviation Senior Project Manager in Reno, NV to lead airport design and construction programs. You will manage projects, mentor staff, and ensure QA/QC across designs and documents, while engaging with clients in the Pacific Northwest region.

Relocation assistance and a signing bonus are offered to qualified candidates. The role emphasizes mentorship, regulatory compliance, and delivering safe, sustainable aviation infrastructure with strong teamwork and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 8+ years' experience in airport design and/or construction.
• Airport design and project management experience is a must.
• Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and FAA grant process.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff and develop new staff as needed.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, able to work on challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Project management across aviation design and construction projects.
• Marketing and client development within aviation sector.
• Staff supervision and mentoring.
• Quality control of project design and contract documents.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teamwork

FAA Regulations

Project Management

Self-motivation

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

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 Reno, NV. For qualified individuals, Ardurra offers relocation assistance and/or 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
• 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

Key Responsibilities

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

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.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Aff…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.

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