Senior Vice President of Engineering

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

23h•$228,257 - $359,810

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Engineering provides strategic and tactical leadership for construction safety, quality assurance, planning, design, construction, capital development, and environmental engineering for two major U.S. airports and other Airports Authority real property in the national capital area. This is an executive position in the Offices of Engineering, with offices at DCA and IAD. The position works under the administrative supervision of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer (COO). The role sets strategic priorities and policy for engineering and capital investments, oversees major programs and projects, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and keeps the COO informed about significant and routine matters. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

Requirements

Ten years of progressively responsible engineering experience, with an emphasis in civil engineering and construction management.
Experience as a second-level or higher supervisor of engineers.
Comprehensive professional knowledge of engineering principles and practices, especially civil and structural engineering; extensive knowledge of architecture and commercial-industrial construction management; and the ability to apply this knowledge to direct and oversee engineering and construction activities.
Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements and standards for major engineering and construction projects, and the ability to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of quality assurance, project controls, construction cost market data, and cost management, including change orders and claims, and the ability to ensure project quality, cost, and timeliness objectives.
Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and finance, with the ability to manage office programs and operations, review project cost estimates and modifications, and understand and report work progress related to budget and funding authorizations at a construction executive level.
Knowledge of grants and loans, bond issuances, and other financial instruments used to fund Airports Authority projects, and the skill to manage projects funded through such resources.
Knowledge of business administration principles and the ability to discuss changes and impacts with a wide variety of stakeholders and interact successfully with consultants, general contractors, and others concerned with profit and loss.
Knowledge of technical procurement aspects, bid analysis, solicitation, and contracting procedures, and the ability to apply them to engineering or construction contracting.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and the ability to manage unit or team operations and programs.
Ability to perform complex analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
Ability to speak and write effectively, particularly when communicating technical issues to nontechnical audiences.
Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software, particularly project management and engineering applications.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field.
State driver’s license in good standing.
Professional Engineer or Registered Architect licensure in the United States or its territories, or ability to obtain licensure within 180 days of hire, promotion, or placement into the job; licensure must be maintained.
A background security investigation is required for all new hires.

Nice To Haves

Progressive civil engineering management and leadership experience in a complex, multi-project work environment involving a broad range of stakeholders.
Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical staff and interacting with the public concerning highly complex, highly sensitive projects for a public-sector entity.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic vision and recommend priorities for engineering, capital development, construction investments and projects, and the repair, rehabilitation, development, and construction of Airports Authority properties.
Ensure, directly and through subordinate staff, that functional responsibilities are transparent, ethical, customer service-oriented, compliant with project specifications, and within budget.
Seek integrated engineering and construction systems that are technically excellent, practical, and cost-effective for current and future needs.
Conceive, recommend, or approve CCP, COMIP, CIP, R&R Program, and O&M strategies.
Ensure cost-effective expansion of runways, facilities, and infrastructure at IAD and DCA.
Review, recommend, or approve runway, facility, and infrastructure solutions that enhance mission-critical operations and modernization.
Direct cost-benefit analyses for engineering, capital development, and construction spending, including total cost of ownership and return on investment analyses.
Provide direction and oversight to principal management consultants for the Aviation Enterprise CCP and other major projects.
Ensure effective coordination with both airports and other operating Offices.
Benchmark, analyze, and report on construction management processes; recommend improvements and establish key performance indicators.
Ensure work complies with legal and regulatory requirements, professional requirements and standards, and Airports Authority policies.
Establish comprehensive, integrated, and forward-looking policy guidance for subordinate units.
Keep the COO and other parties informed about significant broader issues and routine or non-routine matters through formal reports and informal discussions, and seek guidance on extremely sensitive issues.
Stay abreast of developments in engineering, capital development, construction management, and technology.
Perform other duties as assigned or on own initiative.