The posting
Compensation Grade:
S22
Salary Range:
$119,280.00-$172,955.00
Opening Date:
October 30, 2026
Closing Date:
November 14, 2026
Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.
As an IAD Construction Manager, you will manage and administer major construction projects for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
IAD Construction Manager
Serves in the Construction Department of the Office of Engineering, located at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Manages and administers Capital Construction Program (CCP) projects and large projects funded by the Capital, Operating, and Maintenance Investment Program (COMIP) throughout the Airports Authority including projects at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the Dulles International Airport Access Highway (DIAAH), and the Dulles Toll Road (DTR). Performs special studies and projects to establish and improve construction scheduling, quality assurance, cost control, progress reporting, and safety. Performs related functions.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs, coordinates, and monitors all construction phases and activities of the construction projects under the Airports Authority.
Monitors and inspects contractor performance to ensure that the entire scope of the contract is performed, and all quality requirements specified are in strict compliance, meets contract documentation, building codes, industry standards, and project design intent using the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractor Quality Control methodology.
Monitors contract compliance against contractor’s submitted Quality Control management plan.
Develops effective quality assurance and surveillance plans to proactively identify and correct any deficiencies in work and materials. Takes appropriate actions to correct non-compliant and deficient work. Escalates noncompliance issues to the Project Manager when a contractor is nonresponsive.
Directs construction operations composed of external construction teams. Provides technical guidance and advice to specialists, lower-grade employees, and contract construction management support staff in the performance of their assignments. Provides clarification as needed to resolve technical difficulties as they arise to achieve the expected outcome.
Ensures that contract construction managers, consultants, and in-house support personnel maintain effective construction surveillance utilizing project controls and protocols.
Focuses on Capital Construction Program projects; may also manage projects under the Capital Operating and Maintenance Investment Program and the Dulles Corridor Capital Improvement Program.
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.
Reviews highly complex architectural and engineering designs and contract documents prepared by others to enhance project constructability so that construction activities may proceed expeditiously. Makes suggestions to improve the contract documents to better meet the “owner’s” or user's needs and to improve the economy and efficiency of construction. Minimizes inconvenience to airlines, tenants, and airport users, and ensures that the airports remain operational during construction.
Coordinates the design Architecture/Engineering firms' provision of construction phase services to ensure procedures and processes are correctly followed 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.
Coordinates projects with the 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.
Ensures that construction projects comply with the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as applicable. Ensures construction operations are conducted safely and comply with Federal regulations such as the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 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 panels to select consultants and contractors for design and construction contracts; provides technical input to Contracting Officers.
May serve 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Seven years of progressively responsible experience managing and coordinating Buildings or Airport terminal projects, Utility projects, Heavy Civil projects, or General construction projects. A master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
Ability to manage and coordinate large public sector construction projects, including civil and environmental work.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of project management with emphasis on construction, and ability to perform construction engineering analyses, supervise staff in construction management activities, and advise on critical construction issues.
Knowledge of and ability to apply key regulatory requirements of the building trades and generally accepted construction industry practices.
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.
Ability to work 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience managing major engineering projects and contracts in the public sector.
Experience managing construction in an active airport environment.
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.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).
EDUCATION
A bachelor’s degree in any of the major Engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental), Architecture, Project Management, or a 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).
Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.
May be required to work 50% of the work hours on nights and weekends depending on project schedules and airport/ roadway operations.
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds; and regular visits to construction sites.
Much of the work is performed at construction worksites and involves exposure to common construction workplace hazards and adverse weather. Position requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to comply with MWAA safety policies and requirements.
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.
