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Position Information

Functional TitleProject Manager - Water/Sewer Pipeline Construction

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction

GradeEG.15

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0062

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NamePipeline Construction

Reports toSection Manager, Construction Program Management

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

8 hour day

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheProject Manager – Water/Sewer Pipeline Construction leads cross functional project teams managing replacement projects to include, but not limited to, the coordination with pipeline design for water and sewer replacement programs. Project team membership will be functionally diverse, reflecting the intent and objectives of individual projects.

Essential Functions

+ Oversees water and sewer infrastructure construction projects including the overall scheduling and coordination with in-house resources

+ Develop reporting procedures within the division to manage water and sewer replacement programs and maintain consistency across all sections within the division

+ Provide leadership in digital media use and support for digital construction management tools (such as e-builder);

+ Manage specialty projects developed in support of the pipeline construction division

+ Leads and mentors project team members

+ Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations, including senior leadership, construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms

+ Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications

+ Participates on project teams of others, including management review, reengineering and policy groups

+ Serves as Commission project representative equivalent to consultant’s or contractor’s Project Manager

+ Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders for projects specifically assigned to the Project Manager

+ Prepares and composes advanced contracts and other required documents

+ Contacts, interviews and/or negotiates with suppliers to conduct market research, to resolve contract related discrepancies, to resolve delivery and billing disputes, and to make product/service award recommendations

+ Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT , CPM , Bar Chart, or other methods;

+ Develops and implements project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms

+ Assists in the development of the capital improvement programs, as well as division and other budgets

+ Participates in 360-degree staff evaluations pursuant to annual performance reviews, as well as for incentives and other compensation methods

+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

May function as Section Manager in his/her absence

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office setting with field work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems

+ Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams

+ Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a strategic project management plan encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements

+ Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve other agencies, internal staff, the general public and special interest communities

+ Demonstrated team building, group leadership, project management and verbal and written communication skills

+ Knowledge of best practices for Sewer and/or water construction and reconstruction

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 5+ years’ experience in project or construction management

+ 3+ years’ contracts administration experience

OR

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ 9+ years’ experience project or construction management

+ 3+ years’ contracts administration experience

Additional Requirements

+ Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

+ Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

+ Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Maryland

+ PMP and/or Construction Manager (CM) certification

Salary$108,233 - $184,288

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date10/17/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 10/20/25.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application