Airport Program Manager

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Henrico, Virginia, VA

6d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Aviation is looking for a forward thinking, mission driven Airport Program Manager to elevate the safety, reliability, and innovation of airport infrastructure across the Commonwealth. In this role, you’ll guide multimillion dollar airfield improvement projects and serve as a trusted engineering partner to Virginia’s 65 public use airports. From runway rehabilitation and pavement evaluations to geometric design, safety area standards, and airport layout plan reviews — your expertise will directly shape the backbone of Virginia’s aviation system. You’ll collaborate closely with airport sponsors, consultants, contractors, and state and federal partners to ensure projects meet FAA design standards, deliver long term value, and advance statewide aviation goals. This isn’t just project oversight — it’s infrastructure leadership with statewide impact. If you’re energized by technical challenges, passionate about public service, and ready to advance the future of airport engineering, we want you on our team. The Virginia Department of Aviation is seeking an individual with strong experience in pavement construction, inspection, and infrastructure project management. This position is responsible for conducting field inspections related to airport capital improvement projects, including pavement condition assessments, facility maintenance reviews, security evaluations, obstruction analysis, and general site inspections. The program manager will provide detailed technical guidance and oversight on assigned construction and rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, industry standards, and agency policies. Key duties include reviewing and approving construction plans, specifications, and engineering documents with a focus on pavement design, materials, grading, drainage, and overall site development. The role responds to inquiries from project sponsors, engineering consultants, and partner agencies regarding program requirements and technical criteria. Responsibilities also include attending planning meetings, predesign conferences, preconstruction meetings, periodic job site inspections, and final project walkthroughs for DOAV funded projects. Additional tasks involve processing grant agreements, amendments, and reimbursement requests; maintaining project information in the Airport System Management (ASM) online funding portal; monitoring project schedules and progress; and building productive working relationships with airport staff, project sponsors, and consulting engineers. This position requires in state travel.

Requirements

Experience conducting construction field inspections.
Experience performing field surveys.
Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
Project management experience, including administration of grant in aid programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Proficiency with field survey equipment and techniques.
Experience with AutoCAD.
A private pilot certificate or a Part 107 remote pilot license.

Responsibilities

Guide multimillion dollar airfield improvement projects.
Serve as a trusted engineering partner to Virginia’s 65 public use airports.
Conduct runway rehabilitation, pavement evaluations, geometric design, safety area standards, and airport layout plan reviews.
Collaborate with airport sponsors, consultants, contractors, and state and federal partners.
Ensure projects meet FAA design standards, deliver long term value, and advance statewide aviation goals.
Conduct field inspections related to airport capital improvement projects, including pavement condition assessments, facility maintenance reviews, security evaluations, obstruction analysis, and general site inspections.
Provide detailed technical guidance and oversight on assigned construction and rehabilitation projects.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, industry standards, and agency policies.
Review and approve construction plans, specifications, and engineering documents with a focus on pavement design, materials, grading, drainage, and overall site development.
Respond to inquiries from project sponsors, engineering consultants, and partner agencies regarding program requirements and technical criteria.
Attend planning meetings, predesign conferences, preconstruction meetings, periodic job site inspections, and final project walkthroughs for DOAV funded projects.
Process grant agreements, amendments, and reimbursement requests.
Maintain project information in the Airport System Management (ASM) online funding portal.
Monitor project schedules and progress.
Build productive working relationships with airport staff, project sponsors, and consulting engineers.