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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority · 1 month ago

Design Project Manager (Civil Engineer)

Dulles International Airport

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $170K/yr

6+ years exp

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Design Project Manager (Civil Engineer) to manage a variety of civil engineering projects at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. The role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with contracts and safety standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

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

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 operations

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

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

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 design 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 design 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 work 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 been 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 case strategies

Represents the Airports Authority with Federal, state, and local government organizations and transportation 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 Enterprises (SLBEs)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementDrainage EngineeringConstruction PracticesTechnical CommunicationData AnalysisSoftware ProficiencyStakeholder EngagementQuality ControlTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

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 years 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, utilities, and pavements

Knowledge of construction industry practices, quality control, safety requirements, and related standards and ability to apply them to civil engineering and 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 improvement 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 relate to civil engineering

Ability to provide pertinent advice on processes, materials, and equipment during planning and design

Ability to perform complex analyses of data and information and make recommendations

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet schedules and timelines

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical issues

Skilled in using computer and modern office suite software, with an emphasis on engineering and project management systems/software

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field

A state driver's license in good standing

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. State or Territory

Preferred

Experience with civil engineering projects at an airport or airfield

Experience with drainage engineering including hydrology and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, water quality BMP design, and stormwater-related permitting

Company

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

The Airports Authority operates a two-airport system (Reagan National & Dulles International) that provides domestic and international air service for the mid-Atlantic region.

Founded in 1987

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees