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Position is available out of Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Salt Lake City, UT, Spokane, WA, Coeur d' Alene, ID, Boise, ID.\nAt 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.\nPrimary Function\nArdurra 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. The ideal individual will provide mentoring to junior staff, QA/QC, and pursue relationships with existing and potential clients.\nThe 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!\nThe individual will also be required to serve as Client Services Manager for Ardurra clients to maintain effective communication with customers, update the status of existing projects, and develop ongoing new business.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nManaging projects involving development of detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates for airports and a variety of other aviation related projects\nDevelop proposals as required in response to requests for proposals/qualifications and help identify teaming opportunities \nAbility to guide, direct, and coordinate with multiple departments and/or sub-consultants for multi-discipline projects \nAbility to create, calibrate, modify, and suggest alternatives for plans, and interpret and communicate the results to others \nPerform communication and business development duties with current and potential clients \nServe as supervisor and mentor to junior staff\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college\nMinimum of 10 years’ progressive experience designing and delivering projects in the aviation sector \nProfessional Engineer’s license\nExperience in airport design, construction administration, and project management\nStrong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and the FAA grant process\nExcellent communication skills\nAbility to lead and mentor existing staff and develop new staff as needed to support growth of the aviation group\nSelf-motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability to work on challenging projects in a team environment\nCompensation and Benefits:\nCompensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000 annually. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.\nPhysical Requirements\nProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer\nAbility to navigate various locations and settings of the company\nOccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds\nMust possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle\nAbility to travel for site visits, client meetings, etc.\nWhy Ardurra?\nWhile 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.\nArdurra 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.\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:\nArdurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. 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