Deputy Vice President 1 Capital Construction

Compensation Grade:

Deputy Vice President

Salary Range:

$172,713.00-$270,626.00

Opening Date:

August 28, 2026

Closing Date:

September 12, 2026

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

As Deputy Vice President, IAD Capital Construction Program, you will assist in providing strategic and tactical leadership to safely deliver high-quality, on-time, and within budget capital projects, affecting the operation, national image, and overall success of major airports serving the national capital area.

Deputy Vice President, IAD Capital Construction Program

Serves in the Office of the Chief Engineer and Development

Responsible for the management of the overall quality, safety, environmental engineering, building permitting and code enforcement, planning, design, and construction management programs, project management, administration, and other duties of the Chief Engineer and Development Officer in pursuit of the Office’s assignments. Ensures regulatory compliance, and transparent, ethical, teamwork-oriented, and customer service-oriented performance. Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and controls the delivery of engineering management functions, contract administration, and Engineering staff performance in support of the delivery of capital construction projects. 

Supervises and directs assigned Office of Engineering staff in performing their duties.

Supervises integrated project teams responsible for capital program planning and delivery at Dulles International Airport.  Directly supervises core functions of planning, design, construction, safety, quality assurance, and enterprise asset management.

Provides strategic and tactical guidance for developing and implementing integrated systems and processes to support engineering and construction needs.

Oversees the direction and oversight of assigned Architecture/Engineer (A/E), construction, and other consultant firms.

Oversees and ensures the effective planning, design, construction, and project/program management for the delivery of assigned capital construction projects.

Ensures coordination with the Airport Engineering and Maintenance Departments on work within the functional domain of the Office of Engineering.

Reviews, recommends, or approves cost-effective Airport facility and infrastructure solutions that enhance support of mission-critical Airports Authority operations.

Directs need-cost-benefit analyses for engineering and construction spending.

Benchmarks, analyzes, reports, and develops recommendations to improve Office of Engineering functions.

Facilitates comprehensive, integrated, and forward-looking operations, programs, and projects, and establishes broad policy guidance for subordinate entities and personnel.

Makes key recommendations and decisions related to challenges that have potential for critical impact on budget or compliance with legal or policy requirements, effectiveness, and practicality of projects.

Keeps abreast of developments in engineering, construction management, and technology.

Performs other duties as assigned or on own initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ten years of progressively responsible engineering experience, with emphasis on civil and structural engineering, and public contracting management.

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

Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply concepts, principles, and practices of engineering, architecture, and commercial-industrial construction.

Skill in strategically directing and tactically overseeing engineering and construction projects.

Knowledge of quality assurance, project controls, market data, and cost management in engineering and construction and ability to ensure projects are high-quality, on time, within budget, and meet other critical objectives.

Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with key regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines applicable to engineering and construction projects.

Knowledge of business administration principles and ability to interact and discuss profit and loss issues with a variety of stakeholders.

Knowledge of and ability to apply technical aspects of bid analysis and public-sector contracting procedures and solicitation processes.

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Ability to make detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.

Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Progressive experience in architecture and civil engineering management and leadership as an owner’s representative in a complex, multi-project work environment dealing with a broad range of stakeholders.

Experience managing and coordinating engineering projects as an owner’s representative within a public-sector environment.

EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture, or a related field.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

A state driver’s license in good standing.

Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect in the United States or one of its Territories.  

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Professional license must be maintained.

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

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.