What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Project Manager (Architect) position at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority?
Compensation Grade:
S22
Salary Range:
$116,941.00-$169,563.00
Opening Date:
February 7, 2025
Closing Date:
February 22, 2025
Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.
As a Design Project Manager (Architect), you will manage a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects to construct landside and airside improvements under the Aviation Enterprise Capital Construction Program (CCP), as well as projects under the Aviation Enterprise Capital, Operating, and Maintenance Investment Program (COMIP) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).Design Project Manager (Architect)
Serves in the Design Department in the Office of Engineering at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
As the Principal Staff Technical Advisor for CCP and COMIP projects, manages multi-disciplinary building projects on the airside and landside, coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with contracts, safety, and regulatory standards. Performs related functions.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as Principal Staff Technical Advisor for multi-disciplinary CCP and COMIP projects, focusing on Terminals, Concourses, and Auxiliary Facilities.
Conducts and manages design projects involving vertical building construction.
Manages assigned capital improvement projects including supervision and oversight of contractors and/or consultants for scope, quality, schedule, and budget management.
Reviews the work of contract design firms and monitors architecture and all disciplines of the CCP, COMIP, and tenant projects at IAD and DCA. Ensure projects are held to high-Quality Control Standards and minimize changes during construction.
Consults and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, management officials, code officials, and others, on airport mechanical engineering-related projects.
Presents information and provides recommendations to the Office of Engineering leadership and other staff. Prepares or recommends engineering studies and designs and improvements to design efforts.
Develops and maintains Airports Authority design standards/guidelines for architecture. Conducts meetings with various stakeholders to establish and refine system standards, requirements, and design criteria.
Collaborates with the Airports Authority Safety Program and Buildings Codes Managers to integrate safety requirements and ensure compliance with MWAA’s codes and standards prior to project execution.
Establishes or approves functional criteria, performance requirements, and related specifications, during the development phase. Specifies or advises on regulatory requirements, design standards, and related issues (e.g., site configurations, adjacent construction, environmental permitting) for design criteria.
Conducts site investigations and analyses, and provides design management support during the planning, design, and construction phases to monitor progress, inspect field conditions, and evaluate the quality control work of others.
Reviews construction progress reports, shop drawings, material lists, and samples. Reviews with engineer/architect of record on contractor-submitted items to confirm design intent and project requirements have been satisfied.
Serves as a contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) on airside and landside mechanical engineering-related projects and studies. Confirms that work has been completed in accordance with contracts, quality standards, and MWAA’s goals for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs).
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in architecture and a licensure as a Registered Architect in any U.S. State or Territory, OR Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in architecture. A master’s degree may substitute for two years of required experience.
Included in your years of experience must be four years of experience specializing in airport terminal and concourses projects.
Skill in administering engineering and construction consulting contracts and ability to serve as a project manager and COTR, including skill in reviewing the proposals and work products of consulting engineers, contractors, vendors, and supporting in-house personnel.
Ability to speak and write effectively. Skill in using computer and office suite software, with emphasis on using a project management information system and other engineering software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in managing design projects during Construction Phase.
Familiar with aircraft stand layouts and airside operation.
EDUCATION
A bachelor’s degree in architecture, or architectural technology.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED
A state driver’s license in good standing.
NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS
Operates vehicle landside and airside (requires AOA permit). May be required to work nights and weekends depending on project schedules and airport operations.
Is subject to adverse weather conditions and exposed to dirt, grease, dirt, loud noise, and potential hazards common to the airport environment and construction industry.
Wears personal protective gear, as necessary. A background security investigation will be required for issuance of airport badge.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
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Salary : $116,941 - $169,563
