Design Project Manager

@Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
  • Arlington, Virginia, United States, Arlington, Virginia, US View on Map
  • Post Date : December 4, 2025
  • Salary: $116,941.00 - $169,563.00
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  • Job ID 12730

Job Description

As a Design Project Manager (Civil Engineer), you will manage a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects to construct landside and airside improvements under the Aviation Enterprise Capital Construction Program (CCP), as well as projects under the Aviation Enterprise Capital, Operating, and Maintenance Investment Program (COMIP) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Design Project Manager (Civil Engineer

)
Serves in the Design Department in the Office of Engineering at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA

).
As the Principal Staff Technical Advisor for CCP and COMIP projects, manages multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects on airside and landside, coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with contracts, safety, and regulatory standards. Performs related functio

ns.

GENERAL RESPONSIBIL

ITIES
Serves as Principal Staff Technical Advisor for multi-disciplinary CCP and COMIP projects, focusing on airside and landside civil engine

ering.
Consults and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, architects, management officials, and others, on airport civil engineering-related pr

ojects.
Coordinates interactions among the Airports Authority, airlines, managing consultants, contractors, and government agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and National Park Services (NPS) to ensure minimal disruption to ope

rations.
Manages assigned capital improvement projects including supervision and oversight of contractors and/or consultants for schedule and budget ma

nagement.Develops, reviews, and/or coordinates plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract requirements based on Airports Authority design standards and established engineering p

ractices.
Collaborate with the Airports Authority Safety Program and Buildings Codes Managers to integrate safety requirements and ensure compliance with MWAA codes and standards prior to project

execution.
Presents information and provides recommendations to the Office of Engineering leadership and other staff. Prepares or recommends engineering studies and designs and improvements to desi

gn efforts.
Establishes or approves functional criteria, performance requirements, and related specifications, during the development phase. Specifies or advises on regulatory requirements, design standards, and related issues (e.g., site configurations, adjacent construction, environmental permitting) for desi

gn criteria.
Conducts site visits and provides design management support during the planning, design, and construction phases to monitor progress, inspect field conditions, and evaluate the quality control wo

rk of others.
Reviews construction progress reports, shop drawings, material lists, and samples. Reviews with engineer/architect of record on contractor-submitted items to confirm design intent and project requirements have b

een satisfied.
Provides technical expertise in legal matters, assisting the Office of the General Counsel in defense against contractor design construction claims and the development of c

ase strategies.
Represents the Airports Authority with Federal, state, and local government organizations and transpor

tation agencies.
Serves as a contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR) on airside and landside civil engineering-related projects and studies. Confirms that work has been completed in accordance with contracts, quality standards, and MWAA goals for Small Local Business Ent

erprises (SLBEs).
Performs other d

uties as assig

ned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Six years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, with an emphasis on managing and coordinating civil engineering projects throughout the design and construction processes. A master’s degree may substitute for two y

ears of experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, with the ability to effectively apply them to a full range of large campus, airside, and landside civil engineering

projects and issues.
Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering (as related to the preparation of plans and specifications of various civil engineering-related projects) with an emphasis on site design, including grading and drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, soil mechanics, uti

lities, and pavements.
Knowledge of construction industry practices, quality control, safety requirements, and related standards and ability to apply them to civil engineering an

d site design projects.
Ability to work effectively with architecture and various other engineering disciplines (e.g., environmental, electrical, mechanical) to review, coordinate, and advise on capital impr

ovement project designs.
Familiarity with the laws, regulations, and standards of regulatory agencies, such as the Administration FAA, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, and policies to confirm the compliance as they rel

ate to civil engineering.
Ability to provide pertinent advice on processes, materials, and equipment d

uring planning and design.
Ability to perform complex analyses of data and informatio

n and make recommendations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and m

eet schedules and timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to cle

arly convey technical issues.
Skilled in using computer and modern office suite software, with an emphasis on engineering and projec

t management systems/sof

tware.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with civil engineering pro

jects at an airport or airfield.
Experience with drainage engineering including hydrology and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, water quality BMP design, a

nd stormw

ater-related permitting.
EDUCATION
A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmen

tal Engineering or a related field.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED
A sta

te driver’s license in good standing.
Licensure as a Professional Enginee

r (PE) in any U.S. State

or Territory.
NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTO

RS
Licensure as a PE must be maintained.
Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamw

ork, customer service, and other factors.
May be required to work nights and weekends depe

nding on project schedules and operations.
Is subject to adverse weather conditions and exposed to dirt, grease, odors, hazardous substances, and loud noise when visiting construction site

s. Wears protective equipment, as required.

A background security inv

estigation will be required for all new hires.

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