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Design Project Manager - Automated People Movers (APM) System

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority31 open roles

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$119,280 – $172,955 a year
Where
Dulles International Airport
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Your applicationOpen nowDesign Project Manager - Automated People Movers (APM) SystemMetropolitan Washington Airports Authority · Dulles International Airport

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This job: posted 70 days ago

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority median: 15 days open

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Compensation Grade: S22 Salary Range: $119,280.00-$172,955.00 Opening Date: August 21, 2026 Closing Date: September 5, 2026 Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date. Design Project Manager - Automated People Movers (APM) System As a Design Project Manager - Automated People Movers (APM) System, you will provide technical guidance and manage APM system expansion design at the Airports Authority. Managing long-term planning, leading multi-disciplinary design projects, supporting construction phase activities, and leading Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) and commissioning as related to APM system expansion at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Serves in the Design Department in the Office of Engineering at IAD. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Manages Automated People Mover system expansion design projects, including long-term planning, design coordination, construction support, and project delivery. Consults and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, architects, management officials, code officials, contractors, and vendors, to establish system requirements and design criteria; coordinate project activities; and resolve technical, operational, and construction-related issues. Serves as a subject matter expert for APM systems, providing technical guidance and recommendations to Office of Engineering leadership and project stakeholders. Prepares or recommends engineering studies and design improvements and incorporates applicable industry best practices into system design, construction, and operation. Develops, maintains, and updates Airports Authority design standards, guidelines, system requirements, and design criteria for APM systems in collaboration with operational, engineering, safety, security, and other stakeholders. Reviews contract design firms’ work for technical accuracy, compliance with APM standards, constructability, operational suitability, and incorporation of applicable industry best practices. Reviews construction progress reports, shop drawings, material lists, samples, and other contractor submittals in coordination with the engineer or architect of record to verify consistency with design intent and project requirements. Leads or supports testing, ORAT, and commissioning for APM expansion projects. Coordinates requirements with stakeholders and verifies that systems, equipment, documentation, training, and operational requirements are complete and ready for transition to airport operations. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on APM related projects and studies. Monitors contractor performance and verifies that deliverables comply with contract requirements, applicable quality standards, and the Airports Authority’s goals for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). Stays updated on key regulatory requirements, including Transportation Security Administration Code of Federal Regulations and related guidance materials, Customs and Border Protection Technical Standards, Federal Airfield NAVIDS and communications, Building Codes, and their application to electronic systems, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in APM or mass transit rail systems design and/or operation. A master’s degree may substitute for two years of required experience. Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and design projects, including coordinating engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to establish project requirements, resolve technical issues, and achieve project objectives. 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. Knowledge of APM system design, construction, operation, testing, commissioning, and applicable regulatory requirements, technical standards, design criteria, building codes, and other requirements related to APM. Ability to review engineering designs, technical specifications, shop drawings, contractor submittals, construction documentation, test procedures, or similar technical deliverables for compliance with design intent, system requirements, codes, standards, and contract requirements. 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 Experience in the full life cycle of planning, design, construction, ORAT, and commissioning of APM systems. EDUCATION A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field. 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, 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 an airport badge. WHAT WE OFFER A career with the Airports Authority comes with more than just a paycheck; it offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; well-being resources; health savings and flexible spending accounts; pension and retirement plans; and ongoing training and development opportunities. Discover more about our benefits package here. A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.| Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers. Have you ever wondered who runs Reagan National Airport? Or Dulles International Airport? Or the Dulles Toll Road? We do! We’re the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and we’re looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us continue our tradition of outstanding service to travelers in the Washington Metropolitan area. We offer an array of benefits programs, including vacation, retirement, and health benefits. Whether you are traveling the world or plotting your career path, your journey begins with us. Our Core Values are: MUTUAL RESPECT…INTEGRITY…PRIDE… COLLABORATION

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