Contract Manager - Greater Washington DC Region

Inland Group of Companies•Sterling, VA

3d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Inland Group of Companies is seeking an experienced, hands-on Contract Manager to lead day-to-day station operations for spent Aircraft De-Icing Fluid (ADF) collection, processing, storage, distribution, aircraft de-icing services, and runway rubber and paint removal operations. This leader will be responsible for site safety and security, regulatory compliance, budget and asset stewardship, staff recruitment and development, customer and stakeholder relations, and continuous improvement to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant service during routine operations and high-demand weather events. The role requires on-site presence during weather events and occasional travel.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in Aviation Management, Business Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of airline, airport, industrial, or environmental operations experience including de-icing operations, customer service, maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of environmental permitting, hazardous materials handling, and airport security requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearances and badges.
Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and operational systems (e.g., Ice Link).
Experience with equipment testing, calibration, maintenance planning, budgeting, invoicing, and concise report writing.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor staff, manage manpower plans, and drive performance under fluctuating demand.
Valid driver’s license meeting company standards.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, work at heights up to 40 feet, and perform outdoor duties in varied weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with distillation, glycol processing, wastewater treatment, or related chemical processing.
Project management experience and strong stakeholder communication skills.
Familiarity with aircraft deicing operations and aviation operations.

Responsibilities

Model and promote a learning safety culture; develop, deliver and enforce safety programs, emergency response plans, drills, and PPE requirements; ensure compliance with local, provincial/state, federal, and airport regulations.
Manage all aspects of ADF collection, storage, processing, testing, distribution, and aircraft de-icing operations; ensure airline manual requirements and contract specifications are met.
Maintain environmental permits and hazardous materials procedures; complete timely, accurate regulatory and airline reporting; respond to FAA, Regulatory, and airport inquiries.
Recruit, onboard, train, evaluate, and coach station staff; develop and maintain manpower plans, cross-training, and succession planning; conduct regular performance reviews.
Prepare and manage station budgets, invoicing, payroll, labor tracking, and semi-annual inventories; control expenditures within approved budgets.
Implement preventive maintenance programs; manage spare parts and vendor relationships; oversee equipment modifications and local purchasing.
Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, O&M manuals, QA/QC programs, testing and calibration protocols, and documentation standards.
Build and maintain strong relationships with airlines, airport authorities, regulatory bodies, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams; represent Inland at operational committees and industry working groups.
Monitor station KPIs, delegate and realign staff to meet targets, lead process improvements to increase throughput and reduce downtime, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Provide on-site leadership during weather events and other high-demand periods; coordinate investigations and corrective actions for incidents.