Senior Design Architect & Project Supervisor

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Design Architect/Engineer Supervisory to lead and supervise teams managing large capital projects during design and construction at DCA, IAD, DIAAH, and DTR.

You will direct project managers and engage stakeholders, ensuring alignment with design standards, budgets, and schedules while maintaining safety and quality across complex airport facilities.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in design management of building and/or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of public contracting regulations (e.g., FAR or similar).
• Ability to act as owner’s representative and manage design projects during design and construction.
• Supervisory principles and ability to manage a unit/team.
• Professional knowledge of architecture and engineering principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises teams of project managers and project administrators to deliver CCP, COMIP, CIP, and R&R projects.
• Allocates resources to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals.
• Ensures design documents comply with standards and criteria; supports maintainability and construction efficiency.
• Engages multiple departments, airlines, tenants, and stakeholders throughout design and construction.
• Coordinates operations impacts and supports construction managers during construction phase.
• Prepares presentations for upper management and analyzes project data for recommendations.

Skills

Design management

Project leadership

Public contracting regulations

Communication skills

Architectural/Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of required experience

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Design Architect/Engineer Supervisory to lead and supervise teams managing large capital projects during design and construction at DCA, IAD, DIAAH, and DTR.

You will direct project managers and engage stakeholders, ensuring alignment with design standards, budgets, and schedules while maintaining safety and quality across complex airport facilities.