Aviation Program Manager Jobs in Durham, NC (NOW HIRING)

Ardurra is looking to hire an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Aviation for our Aviation team in Raleigh, NC.

Ardurra is a recognized aviation planning and design leader, offering a comprehensive range of services for all types of airports – from air carriers to general aviation. Our creative solutions to aviation-related projects, combined with our knowledge and understanding of the local airport community, enable us to produce efficient and functional designs that can meet any growing airport’s needs. 

Our airport technical staff has been involved in over 2,000 airport projects at 100+ airports throughout the southeast, ranging from master plans to the overall design of general aviation, reliever, and air carrier airports. We have helped airports capitalize on their economic potential through our planning and funding efforts for new facilities. We have also helped airports make the best use of their dollars for much-needed rehabilitation projects. 

Primary Function 

As a Senior Civil Project Engineer in our aviation practice, you’ll support or lead the design and delivery of complex aviation infrastructure. Your work will span airfield layout including runways, taxiways, and aprons; pavement design; grading and drainage systems; terminal building site development; and access roadways. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure all designs meet FAA and local regulatory standards. This is a high-impact role ideal for a civil engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping the future of aviation infrastructure. 

Primary Duties  

• Act as design lead for airfield civil construction projects while working with one or more EIT’s and other project team members   
• Oversee and mentor one or more EITs in the areas of grading design, pavement design, marking design, airport operational construction safety and phasing plans, and other components of airport design  
• Coordinate with owners, internal staff, and subconsultants throughout the project life cycle   
• Present design concepts, alternatives, and solutions during client review meetings  
• Act as design lead during the bidding process  
• Participate in construction inspection and oversight, either as lead inspector or as technical support   

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering 
• Minimum 7 years of experience in civil engineering with a strong focus on aviation projects 
• PE license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months) 
• Proven experience with FAA design standards (Advisory Circulars), AutoCAD Civil 3D, and airfield pavement design 
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills 

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. 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates. 

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