As a Design Architect Supervisory, you will manage the design phase, and design services during construction of large capital projects/programs for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

Design Architect Supervisory

Serves in the Design Department of the Office of Engineering (Office). Will work assignments at both at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.

Through subordinate staff, consultants, contractors, and/or personally, and in collaboration with the Department Manager, manages 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the Dulles International Airport Access Highway (DIAAH), and the Dulles Toll Road (DTR). Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs, coordinates, and monitors design management activities of a team of design project managers and project administrators (Airports Authority staff and consultants) in the execution of CCP, COMIP, and associated renewal and replacement (R&R) projects, as assigned by the Design Department Manager.

Reviews engineering designs and contract documentation prepared by consultants or other offices to ensure compliance with design manual standards, approved design criteria, to enhance constructability, maintainability, and sustainability for construction activities to proceed expeditiously.  Makes suggestions to improve contract documents, ensure functional design, and the economy and efficiency of the construction, to ensure modern/practical construction techniques are used, and to eliminate and/or minimize potential contractor claims and disputes.

Ensures airports remain operational during construction and that overall designs minimize inconvenience to airlines, tenants and traveling public.

Reviews final design documents and advertisement packages to ensure design documents are accurate and complete and meet industry standards and project design intent.

Coordinates the preparation of design CCP presentations and reports; reviews PowerPoint presentations for adequacy and accuracy of information.  Confers with designers (within and outside the Airports Authority) on contractor-submitted items to assure that design intent is accomplished in construction. 

Provides technical direction to consultant(s) or others; monitors/tracks project expenditures relative to budget and alerts Design manager to projects unduly running out of funds.

Prepares Board papers and PowerPoint briefings for contracts and solicitations requiring Board and Committee approval. Coordinates reviews with managers from other departments and originating project manager. Ensures timely submission of briefings and reports for upper management review and submission to Board office.

Coordinates designs with other Office of Engineering departments, DCA’s and IAD’s Engineering and Maintenance Departments as well as the Airports’ airlines, tenants, employees, and other stakeholders who could be impacted by upcoming projects.

Manages special projects, studies, designs, and analyses to establish or improve systems for airport buildings, roadways, pavements, utilities and equipment.

Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for design and other special projects and for consultant contracts.

Serves as secondary manager for the Design Department.  Acts as point of contact for internal and external auditors; briefs and provides tours to management officials, elected and administrative officials, foreign visitors, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Eight years of progressively responsible experience in design management, designing, and/or serving as project engineer or project manager administering civil engineering and construction contracts including buildings roadways, airport terminals, airport runways and pavements, electrical equipment and installations and/or subsurface utilities with emphasis on serving as the owner's representative.

Comprehensive professional knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of civil engineering and architecture and related engineering concepts, principles and practices including related fields (such as electrical, mechanical, environmental and architecture).

Comprehensive knowledge of the consultancy and construction industries, including knowledge of design standards, codes, and best practices.

Knowledge of key regulatory requirements affecting design and construction such as FAA standards on airfield lighting and runway safety, VDOT standards on roadway geometry and safety, building codes and the Airports Authority design manual.

Comprehensive knowledge to perform quality assurance/quality control of projects, to review and advise on engineering designs and projects, and to provide guidance and technical advice to design managers, consultants, Contracting Officers, legal staff, and others.

Knowledge of and skill in using public contracting regulations such as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or similar public contracting regulations to perform as a COTR for design task orders and contracts and perform related contract administration.

Knowledge of and skill in reviewing or preparing engineering plans and documents, using engineering mathematics, equipment, and processes to estimate cost/time of and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of Department operations.

Knowledge of key regulatory requirements of the building trades and generally accepted practices of the consulting and construction industries and of solicitation and contracting procedures with an ability to apply this knowledge to advise and guide subordinates on a full range of design management issues and to monitor the work of consultants on contract with the Airports Authority.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to manage the operations and programs of the unit/team.

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software, with emphasis on project management and design and engineering systems/software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Supervisory experience as a project engineer or design project manager (or equivalent) for large public sector projects/programs.

Formalized training in public contracting policies and procedures.

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. or licensed as an Architecture (AIA).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver’s license in good standing.

Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architecture in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain licensure within 180 days from the date of hire, promotion, or placement in the job.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Licensure as a PE in the Commonwealth of Virginia or AIA must be maintained.

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

Operates vehicle landside and airside (requires AOA permit).

May work some nights and weekends depending on project schedules and airport operations.

Is subject to adverse weather conditions and exposed to dirt, grease, odors, hazardous substances, and loud noise when visiting construction sites.

Wears protective equipment, as required.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.