Design Engineer Supervisory

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Virginia; On-site; USD 133,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Design Architect/Engineer Supervisory to lead the Design Department on CCP, COMIP, CIP and R&R projects across DCA, IAD, DIAAH and DTR. You will supervise project managers and admins, coordinating design efforts and ensuring on-time, on-budget results.

You must have eight years in design management, licensure as Architect or PE, and knowledge of public contracting regulations; you will act as owner's representative and COTR.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in design management of building and/or civil engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of required experience.
• Knowledge of public contracting regulations such as FAR or similar rules.
• Ability to act as design project manager during design and construction as owner's rep.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles to manage unit/team operations.
• Professional knowledge of architecture/engineering principles for supervising staff.
• Familiarity with building trades, contracting processes, QA/QC on consultants' work.
• Knowledge of ADA, TSA requirements and related regulations.
• Ability to perform complex data analyses and present recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficient in office software and PM systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises team(s) of project managers and project admins to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals.
• Enforces thorough reviews of design documents for compliance and constructability.
• Engages departments, airlines, tenants and stakeholders in scope and design phases.
• Ensures operations impacts are coordinated and minimized during design and construction.
• Supports Construction Managers during the project construction phase.
• Oversees project financial and schedule status.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to upper management.
• Manages special projects, studies, and analyses for airport facilities and systems.
• Serves as COTR for design and consultant contracts.
• Acts as secondary Design Department manager; liaises with auditors and officials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public contracting regulations knowhow

Design project management

Supervisory principles

Architecture/engineering knowledge

QA/QC practices

Effective communication

PM software experience

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree may substitute for 2 years experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Compensation Grade: S23

Salary Range: $133,238.00-$193,195.00

Opening Date: October 5, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026

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

Design Architect/Engineer Supervisory

Serves in the Design Department of the Office of Engineering (Office). Will work assignments at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the Dulles International Airport Access Highway (DIAAH), and the Dulles Toll Road (DTR). Through subordinate staff, consultants, contractors, and/or personally, and in collaboration with the Department Manager, manages Capital Construction Program (CCP) projects, large projects funded by the Capital, Operating and Maintenance Investment Program (COMIP), Dulles Corridor Enterprise Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Renewal and Replacement Program (R&R).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises team(s) of project managers and project administrators in the execution of CCP, COMIP, CIP, and R&R projects, as assigned by the Design Department Manager. Allocates resources to deliver projects meeting quality, schedule and budget goals.
• Enforces thorough reviews of architectural and/or engineering design documents prepared by consultants or other offices to ensure compliance with design manual standards and approved design criteria; to enhance maintainability and sustainability; and to enable construction activities to proceed expeditiously with minimal change orders.
• Engages other departments in the office, various airport departments, as well as airlines, tenants, employees, and other stakeholders in preparation of Scope of Work and throughout design and construction phase.
• Ensures impacts to operations are fully coordinated and minimized during design and construction of projects.
• Supports Construction Managers during the project's construction phase.
• Oversees project's financial and schedule status.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to brief upper management.
• Manages special projects, studies, designs, and analyses to establish or improve systems for airport buildings, roadways, pavements, utilities, and equipment.
• Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for design and other special projects and for consultant contracts.
• Serves as secondary manager for the Design Department. Acts as point of contact for internal and external auditors; briefs and provides tours to management officials, elected and administrative officials, foreign visitors, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in design management of building and/or civil engineering and a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of required experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to work under public contracting regulations, such as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or similar public contracting regulations.
• Ability to work as a design project manager during design and construction phases as the owner's representative.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to manage the operations and programs of the unit/team.
• Professional knowledge of architecture and engineering principles and practices and ability to apply them to supervise subordinate design management staff, advise management on design issues, and engage in design management activities.
• Knowledge of generally accepted practices of the building trades, construction industry; contracting and solicitation processes and ability to apply it to design management issues; to monitor and to perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control on work of consultants; and supervise subordinates.
• Knowledge of key laws and regulations (e.g., the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), building codes), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements, and other requirements and ability to authoritatively apply it to a full range of design issues faced by the Airports Authority, and help link planning and construction activities.
• Ability to perform complex analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in using computer and office suite software, with emphasis on architecture and/or engineering and project management systems/software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of Supervisory experience as a project engineer or design project manager (or equivalent) for large public sector projects/programs.
• Formalized training in public contracting policies and procedures.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• A state driver's license in good standing.
• Licensure as an Architect or a PE in any U.S. State or Territory.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

• Must maintain licensure.
• Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.
• Operates vehicle landside and airside (requires AOA permit).
• May be exposed to some adverse weather conditions and dust, grease, dirt, and loud noise when visiting work sites. Wears personal protective equipment, as needed, at work sites.
• May be required to occasionally work nights and weekends depending on project schedules, airport operations, and other factors.

WHAT WE OFFER

A career with the Airports Authority comes with more than just a paycheck; it offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family's health, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; well-being resources; health savings and flexible spending accounts; pension and retirement plans; and ongoing training and development opportunities. Discover more about our benefits packagehere.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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