Hiring: Airport Planner Supervisor Company: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Location: Dulles, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:13:06 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Program Management, Project Management, R About the job Required Skills: •Assists the Planning Department Manager in directing and managing all facets of the Airports Authority's comprehensive master planning efforts for physical development and redevelopment. •Advises organizational leadership on executive-level planning and programming requirements to plan, design, and construct various aviation and non-aviation facilities. •Serves as technical expert and advisor with regard to airport terminal, gate, concourse, and facility building planning and design. Establishes building program criteria and standards for design or redesign of structures; contributes to budget plans for facilities planning. •Develops Airport Master and Subarea Plans, including for facilities and projects at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the Dulles Toll Road, and other Airports Authority property. •Reviews and makes recommendations on airline space reallocations, equipment changes, and gate configurations; interprets and assesses the impacts of changed procedures, equipment, and operations on security, especially as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). •Develops strategies for growth and change from the perspectives of the airlines and their customers; reviews and makes recommendations on changes and advancements in commercial programs in the terminals and for changing technology used by passengers. •Directs comprehensive environmental planning program to support organization capital construction and historic preservation programs to include commercial development on Authority-owned land. •Manages multiple tasks and projects of varying complexity and urgency, effectively prioritizing work to achieve organizational objectives and meet established deadlines. Identifies critical issues, analyzes impacts and risks, develops recommendations, and implements effective solutions to address challenges and support informed decision-making. Qualifications: •Eight years of progressively responsible experience in planning, pre-design, design, and construction, and project and program management as it relates to facilities. •At least two years should be working directly for an airport or an airport authority. Additional consideration will be given to demonstrated leadership and collaboration across a large or complex organization or staff. •Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of overall airport facility planning and operations and ability to apply it to develop or review comprehensive, integrated designs. •Comprehensive knowledge of planning-related fields (e.g., space programming, site selection, construction practices) and skill in applying it to coordinate and sequence work and minimize collateral problems during planning and design for construction. •Knowledge of and skill in applying sustainable airport facility planning/design practices involving energy use, building materials, waste management, and building placement. •Knowledge of and skill in applying building and fire codes, laws governing accessibility, regulations and standards involving airport facilities, and other Federal, state, and local laws and regulations to ensure compliance. •Comprehensive knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act, its implementation on airports and its implications/importance in planning and program management. •Knowledge of historic preservation and skill in identifying pertinent preservation issues, developing appropriate mitigation responses, establishing or maintaining effective liaison with preservationists, and ensuring overall conformance of plans with public policy. •Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to manage the operations and programs of the unit/team. •Demonstrated capacity to coordinate with external stakeholders and regulators to advance organizational initiatives. Compensation: •$133,238 - $193,195 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!