Title: Airport Program Manager
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Hiring Range: Negotiable to $85,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Aviation
Location: AIRPORT SERVICES DIV
Agency Website: doav.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Ready to help engineer the future of aviation in Virginia?
The Virginia Department of Aviation is looking for a forward thinking, mission driven Airport Program Manager to elevate the safety, reliability, and innovation of airport infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
In this role, you’ll guide multimillion dollar airfield improvement projects and serve as a trusted engineering partner to Virginia’s 65 public use airports. From runway rehabilitation and pavement evaluations to geometric design, safety area standards, and airport layout plan reviews — your expertise will directly shape the backbone of Virginia’s aviation system.
You’ll collaborate closely with airport sponsors, consultants, contractors, and state and federal partners to ensure projects meet FAA design standards, deliver long term value, and advance statewide aviation goals.
This isn’t just project oversight — it’s infrastructure leadership with statewide impact. If you’re energized by technical challenges, passionate about public service, and ready to advance the future of airport engineering, we want you on our team.
The Virginia Department of Aviation is seeking an individual with strong experience in pavement construction, inspection, and infrastructure project management. This position is responsible for conducting field inspections related to airport capital improvement projects, including pavement condition assessments, facility maintenance reviews, security evaluations, obstruction analysis, and general site inspections.
The program manager will provide detailed technical guidance and oversight on assigned construction and rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, industry standards, and agency policies. Key duties include reviewing and approving construction plans, specifications, and engineering documents with a focus on pavement design, materials, grading, drainage, and overall site development.
The role responds to inquiries from project sponsors, engineering consultants, and partner agencies regarding program requirements and technical criteria. Responsibilities also include attending planning meetings, predesign conferences, preconstruction meetings, periodic job site inspections, and final project walkthroughs for DOAV funded projects.
Additional tasks involve processing grant agreements, amendments, and reimbursement requests; maintaining project information in the Airport System Management (ASM) online funding portal; monitoring project schedules and progress; and building productive working relationships with airport staff, project sponsors, and consulting engineers.
This position requires in state travel.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate should have experience conducting construction field inspections and performing field surveys, along with a solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and techniques. The role requires project management experience, including administration of grant in aid programs, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is also required.
Additional Considerations
A bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Proficiency with field survey equipment and techniques. Experience with AutoCAD is preferred. A private pilot certificate or a Part 107 remote pilot license are also desirable.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Form. DOAV participates in E-Verify.
Application Requirements: Applications and/or resumes for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or resume.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DOAV at 804-774-4627 for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
Contact Information
Name: Amy Reese
Phone: 8047744627
Email: recruitment@doav.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
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