Airport Construction and Certification Coordinator

mwaa; Virginia; On-site; USD 119,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

MWAA seeks an experienced Airport Construction and Certification Coordinator to oversee regulatory compliance for the airport complex. You will manage training, inspections, recordkeeping, and the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and its supporting documents, coordinating with engineering and operations for major design studies and construction projects.

Based at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), you will support 24-hour

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations and/or airport construction management at a 14 CFR Part 139 certificated airport.
• Two of the seven years must have been as an Airport Operations Duty Manager or equivalent position.
• Ability to understand the impact of construction on daily Airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Program Manager for the Operations Construction Coordination Program coordinating construction-related activities.
• Review project plans to mitigate operational impacts and share lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with Part 139 and related FARs, and maintain ACM, AEP, WHMP documents.
• Liaise with FAA offices to maintain LOAs and MOUs and respond to inquiries.
• Act as Airport Operations Duty Manager in the 24-hour Command Center when needed.
• Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with 49 CFR 1540/1542 and 14 CFR Part 139.

Skills

Airport operations

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

FAA regulations

Part 139 knowledge

Job description

$119,280.00-$172,955.00

October 16, 2026

October 31, 2026 Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As the Airport Construction and Certification Coordinator, you will oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory and policy requirements to ensure the safe, efficient, and secure operation of the airport complex. You will manage programs related to airport certification, including training, inspections, recordkeeping, and the implementation and maintenance of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and its supporting documents. In coordination with engineering and operations staff, you will oversee the functional requirements of major design studies and construction projects, as well as facility improvement activities for airlines and other tenants. You will also serve in the Airport Operations 24-hour Command Center, supporting continuous and compliant airport operations and performing related duties as assigned.

Serves in the Airport Operations Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the Program Manager responsible for the Operations Construction Coordination Program to ensure construction and infrastructure maintenance activities are reviewed, coordinated, and communicated to affected parties and potential impacts are resolved. Provides Airport Operations representation in construction-related meetings, develops schedules and milestones, and tracks project progress to completion.


• Reviews project plans to identify and mitigate impact on operation of the airport complex by identifying, documenting, and implementing "lessons learned" from each project; by assisting in resolving technical interdependency issues in planning, design, construction, and activation for each project in coordination with other departments; and by conveying relevant information to key personnel working with the project.


• Serves as the Program Manager responsible for ensuring the compliance of the airport's Part 139 Airport Certification Program in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Airport Directives, including but not limited to the development and management of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), and the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP).


• Serves as a liaison with the FAA ATCT, FSDO, and Eastern Region to maintain LOAs, MOUs, and other agreements with respect to Washington Dulles International Airport. Prepares responses for official FAA inquiries, including Letters of Investigation (LOIs) and Letters of Compliance (LOCs).


• Serves as an Airport Operations Duty Manager, Supervisory managing the Airport complex from the Airport Operations 24-hour Command Center as needed.


• Inspects the airport complex to ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 1540 and 1542, and 14 CFR Part 139 requirements.


• Ensures potential threats or incidents are contained and advises the Airport Operations Department Manager and designated security coordinator for future corrective action.


• Directs or initiates action to prevent unsafe operating conditions during inclement weather and emergencies.


• Performs other duties as assigned or as determined on own initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations and/or airport construction management at a 14 CFR Part 139 certificated airport. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


• Two of the seven years must have been as an Airport Operations Duty Manager or equivalent position.


• Ability to understand the impact of construction on daily Airport operations.


• Skill in managing and administering multiple, major projects concurrently and in ensuring coordination and integration among related efforts.


• Knowledge of and ability to comply with Federal, state, and local regulatory requirements governing airports.


• Ability to perform budget management, airport maintenance, construction monitoring and control, and computer applications and support for a Part 139 certificated airport.


• Knowledge of aircraft operations and the ability to take timely and appropriate action to avoid situations that adversely impact safety.


• Knowledge of and the ability to apply general engineering and construction methods, techniques, and practices to ensure proper sequencing of work.


• Knowledge of and ability to anticipate and mitigate common construction and environmental problems.


• Knowledge of airline and tenant objectives; corporate standards; equipment and operational procedures; and general airport and aviation industry policies, planning, and procedures.


• Ability to make detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.


• Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on communicating technical information to nontechnical audiences.


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