Project Manager of Construction for Internal Customer Support (Concessions)

Compensation Grade:

S22

Salary Range:

$119,280.00-$172,955.00

Opening Date:

February 20, 2026

Closing Date:

March 7, 2026

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As a Project Manager of Construction for Internal Customer Support (Concessions), you will manage and administer major construction projects for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

Project Manager Construction for Internal Customer Support (Concessions)

Works under the general supervision of the Construction Department Manager and/or Supervisory Construction Engineer.

Serves in the Construction Department of the Office of Engineering, located at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or 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 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 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 for Internal Customer Support (Concessions) construction projects under the Airports Authority. Inspects and monitors new construction in progress and, upon completion, makes recommendations on approval or disapproval of work to ensure work performed meets contract specifications, industry standards, and project design intent using the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractor Quality Control methodology.

Focuses on Capital Construction Program for Internal Customer Support (Concessions) projects; may also manage projects under the Capital Operating and Maintenance Investment 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 moderately to highly complex 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 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 code and tenant design manual, 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 construction phases to verify compliance.  

Coordinates all construction and related activities for Internal Customer Support (Concessions) 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.

Serves 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