Senior Project Manager Construction - IAD

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Dulles, VA

21h

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager Construction - IAD, you will manage and administer major construction projects for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Manages and administers major construction projects under the Capital Construction Program (CCP) and Capital, Operating and Maintenance Investment Program (COMIP) projects at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), at the Dulles International Airport Access Highway (DIAAH). Manages project staff, consultants, and Dulles Toll Road (DTR). You will manage project teams, consultants, and support services, while providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful project delivery. Responsibilities include improving construction scheduling, quality assurance, cost control, progress tracking, and safety performance. Works under the general supervision of the IAD Construction Department Manager and/or Supervisory Construction Engineer. Serves in the Construction Department of the Office of Engineering, located at IAD. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES In conjunction with the subordinate project staff, directs, coordinates, and monitors all construction phases and activities of the construction projects under the Airports Authority. Inspects and monitors new construction in progress and upon completion, makes recommendations on approval or disapproval of work to ensure work performed meets contract specifications, industry standards and project design intent using the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractor Quality Control methodology. Oversees multiple large-scale and high-value construction projects under the CCP, and COMIP. Leads the overall project lifecycle including design coordination, contract administration, construction oversight, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and final turnover. Coordinates the submission of construction progress reports; reviews reports for adequacy and accuracy, schedules, and laboratory reports; reviews/approves shop drawings, material lists, and related materials; and confers with designers on submitted items to ensure that design intent is accomplished in construction. Conducts technical reviews of complex construction and engineering documentation to improve constructability, maintain design integrity, and optimize cost-effectiveness and schedule performance. Minimizes inconvenience to airlines, tenants, and airport users, and to ensure that the airports remain operational during construction. Coordinates with Architecture/Engineering firms' and contractors to ensure construction phase services are delivered in accordance with established processes and standards for submittals (such as shop drawings, documents, material samples, etc.,), and to facilitate project meetings and site visits, correspondence, and processing of Requests for Information. Facilitates coordination across federal, state, and local agencies such as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA), and other Federal, state and local governmental agencies, as required. Provides high-level oversight of project safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance; ensures alignment with the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Federal regulations such as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and with airport security requirements or DTR/DIAAH road safety requirements, as applicable. Makes periodic and special site visits during all phases of construction to verify compliance. Coordinates all construction and related activities to ensure that the Airports Authority, as owner or user, is prepared to take over the operation and maintenance of completed projects. Ensures the completion and turnover of all relevant closeout documentation to the Airport Authority. Participates in consultants and contractors’ selection panels for design and construction contracts; provides technical input to Contracting Officers and advises senior leadership on construction-related issues and capital project planning. Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR); monitors and evaluates vendor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms. Coordinates the activities of various vendors to ensure efficient service and prevent or mitigate inconvenience to users; reviews invoices and applications for payment, issues approvals for payment, resolves payment issues, and prepares contract modifications. Stays current with industry’s best practices, construction technologies, and regulatory requirements; recommends improvements to internal processes, systems, and construction standards. Supports the Department Manager in high-level program planning, and strategic project integration efforts across the airport. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Eight years of progressively responsible experience managing and coordinating building construction (including Airport Terminal and Airfield projects), Utility projects, Civil Infrastructure projects, and General construction projects and associated subordinate staff. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated ability to oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction programs in a public sector or similarly regulated environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of project management with emphasis on construction.
Proven experience in supervising professional and technical staff, resolving construction and design challenges, and driving accountability for quality, cost, and schedule performance.
Knowledge of and ability to apply key regulatory requirements of the building trades and generally accepted practices of the construction industry.
Ability to create, plan, organize, monitor, and perform quality control (QA/QC) and ensure work meets contract specifications, industry standards, and project design intent.
Ability to provide field management guidance and oversight to the operations and programs of a construction team.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to manage the operations and programs of the unit/team.
Ability to work along with a team of engineers in analyzing, evaluating, and resolving technical challenges.
Ability to perform complex analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Skill in using office productivity software to draft documents, prepare spreadsheets, perform engineering calculations and statistical analyses, prepare presentations, prepare reports, communicate via email, conduct Internet research, etc.
A state driver’s license in good standing.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) within one year from the date of hire, promotion, or placement in the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing construction in an active airport environment.
Experience managing major engineering projects and contracts in the public sector.
Certification as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from the Construction Manager Certification Institute, or an equivalent certification.
Certification in, and experience implementing, the US Army Corps of Engineers Contractor Quality Control methodology and procedures.

Responsibilities

Directs, coordinates, and monitors all construction phases and activities of the construction projects under the Airports Authority.
Inspects and monitors new construction in progress and upon completion, makes recommendations on approval or disapproval of work to ensure work performed meets contract specifications, industry standards and project design intent using the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractor Quality Control methodology.
Oversees multiple large-scale and high-value construction projects under the CCP, and COMIP.
Leads the overall project lifecycle including design coordination, contract administration, construction oversight, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and final turnover.
Coordinates the submission of construction progress reports; reviews reports for adequacy and accuracy, schedules, and laboratory reports; reviews/approves shop drawings, material lists, and related materials; and confers with designers on submitted items to ensure that design intent is accomplished in construction.
Conducts technical reviews of complex construction and engineering documentation to improve constructability, maintain design integrity, and optimize cost-effectiveness and schedule performance.
Minimizes inconvenience to airlines, tenants, and airport users, and to ensure that the airports remain operational during construction.
Coordinates with Architecture/Engineering firms' and contractors to ensure construction phase services are delivered in accordance with established processes and standards for submittals (such as shop drawings, documents, material samples, etc.,), and to facilitate project meetings and site visits, correspondence, and processing of Requests for Information.
Facilitates coordination across federal, state, and local agencies such as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA), and other Federal, state and local governmental agencies, as required.
Provides high-level oversight of project safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance; ensures alignment with the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Federal regulations such as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and with airport security requirements or DTR/DIAAH road safety requirements, as applicable.
Makes periodic and special site visits during all phases of construction to verify compliance.
Coordinates all construction and related activities to ensure that the Airports Authority, as owner or user, is prepared to take over the operation and maintenance of completed projects.
Ensures the completion and turnover of all relevant closeout documentation to the Airport Authority.
Participates in consultants and contractors’ selection panels for design and construction contracts; provides technical input to Contracting Officers and advises senior leadership on construction-related issues and capital project planning.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR); monitors and evaluates vendor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms.
Coordinates the activities of various vendors to ensure efficient service and prevent or mitigate inconvenience to users; reviews invoices and applications for payment, issues approvals for payment, resolves payment issues, and prepares contract modifications.
Stays current with industry’s best practices, construction technologies, and regulatory requirements; recommends improvements to internal processes, systems, and construction standards.
Supports the Department Manager in high-level program planning, and strategic project integration efforts across the airport.
Performs other duties as assigned.