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Project Manager Infrastructure

Job ID:

250405

Location:

MD-8100 Professional Place

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

05/16/2025

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05/23/2025

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Marketing Statement

Powering the Future: Lead Critical Power Infrastructure Projects with WMATA

Are you ready to drive the future of transit infrastructure? WMATA is seeking experienced Project Managers to fill two (2) positions to oversee **high-impact projects in critical power systems and electrification,** ensuring the safety, reliability, and modernization of our transit network.

One position will focus on the planning, lifecycle project and contract management, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, implementation, close-out, and warranty, ensuring WMATAs Power State of Good Repair program is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

While the second will lead a team of construction inspection and power commissioning professionals inspecting, testing and commissioning activities in support of the delivery and execution of the Power State of Good Repair program.

If you are a dynamic leader **in project, construction and stakeholder management,** capable of navigating engineering challenges, optimizing construction efficiency, and managing diverse stakeholders and thrive in **high-stakes and fast-paced environments, excel at delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, and are passionate about advancing transit power systems** , join us in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure and **power up your career with WMATA!**

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, or related field of study.

Experience

+ Minimum eight (8) years of experience in project management, including at least two (2) years managing professional staff, and / or field staff, contractors and / or consultants.

+ Management experience in planning, engineering, and/or transit operational functions, with direct fiscal responsibility. Experience in major infrastructure projects is helpful.

Certification/Licensure

+ Preferred: Training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), continuous improvement training such as Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, ISO

Preferred

+ N/A

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY

The **Project Manager Infrastructure** is the Subject Matter Technical Expert and leads project development and implementation of the Authoritys capital funded program for one or more construction, rehabilitation and/or modernization projects. Responsibilities include planning, staffing, and scheduling of projects related to budget management and capital investment improvement and includes complex activities related to the scopes of work, quality control, safety, and coordination of work performed by subcontractors and internal staff. The position manages all phases of the projects, tasks, within scope, on schedule, and within budget. Additionally, the incumbent will identify scheduling and cost variances and implement recommendations for corrective action for negative variances. Specifically, this incumbent manages relationships, develops project scopes, negotiates hours, prepares reports, develops and maintains project schedules and budgets, directs and mentors project staff, and ensures quality reviews are complete. Serves as Contracting Offices Technical Representative (COTR) to ensure contracts are managed in accordance with all project and stakeholder requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Reviews and comments on the Project Scope to ensure that (1), program needs, schedule and costs are adhered to; (2), coordination occurs between various departments and aspects of the project; and (3), project elements are cost effective. Conducts research and prepares recommendations for complex project management, engineering and construction problems. Prepares and maintains project implementation plans.

+ Prepares and recommends for approval, project schedules, estimates, and budgets that are complete, realistic, and fully meet project goals. Strictly adheres to the approved project schedules and budgets. Provides constructability input to design team.

+ Responsible for overall safety at the construction site, in project office, and during related project activities, in accordance with applicable safety requirements and WMATAs Agency Safety Plan.

+ Continuously monitors contractors work to ensure completed work is delivered in accordance with project plans and specifications.

+ Provides project management coordination and controls consistent with project requirements and operational needs. Oversees coordination activities to ensure alignment with access requirements affected, while minimizing impacts.

+ Develops and submits a realistic and attainable budget projections based on the progress reports, that indicate project's advancements and/or delays. Provides frequent status reports to ensure decision maker visibility on completed tasks, payments issued, delay problems, and impacts to project delivery timeline or strategy.

+ Leads, facilitates and conducts project status briefings for Authority Officers, the General Manager, WMATA Board Members, government entities (Federal, State, and Local); and Local Civic Organizations as required.

+ Coordinates major events related to assigned project portfolio. Assists stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, and ensure sufficient communication, leadership and accountability regarding project activities and impacts.

+ Assists supporting offices in obtaining permits, approvals and agreements from city, state, and D.C. jurisdictions including Federal agencies to ensure that project schedules reflect critical path activities and key dependencies. As subject matter expert for scope, schedule and budget for assigned projects, communicates issues with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle and makes recommendations for resolution.

+ Manages the review and evaluation of changes to engineering specifications. Leads and manages consultants' activities. Resolves issues associated with contract fulfillment. Ensures contractors' deliverables meet contract specifications, timetables, and budget.

+ Responsible for cost allocation to appropriate projects and for the timely and accurate review and approval of applicable invoices. Oversees project closeout activities to include coordination and completing engineering, procurement, and budgeting tasks, and delivery of project records for archiving and asset management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

+ Promotes a positive and collaborative organizational culture that includes diversity, inclusivity, equity, equality, and accessibility for all individuals. Responsibilities include optimizing experiences of all customers, employees, and stakeholders in each interaction that gives all individuals a sense of belonging and value to the organization.

+ Promotes and executes pre-procurement and/or responsibilities of a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) as required.

+ Promotes and ensures a culture of safety on job sites, including with staff members, contractors, and consultants.

+ Develops measurable employee performance work plans with attainable standards to meet organizational goals. Provides performance feedback and ensures the fair distribution of performance recognitions. Completes employee performance evaluations fairly and individual development plans. Meets unique needs of staff and supports formal/informal training and ensures completion of diversity and inclusion training. Consults with internal human resource professionals, issues disciplinary actions, provides counseling, resolves grievances and work problems.

+ Interviews, recommends, and hires top talent to ensure operational efficiencies. Ensures fair and equitable hiring practices, proper employee onboarding and offboarding procedures, provides records management and job training, ensures ongoing professional development, and harmonious work experiences.

The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

Skills and/or behavioral assessment

Personal interview

Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.