Assistant Project Manager - Infrastructure Project Control

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Infrastructure Project Control to assist in managing construction projects. This role involves evaluating contract changes, coordinating tasks, and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and relevant experience in the transit industry.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in transit or rail industry preferred.
• Experience processing construction contract modifications.
• Ability to negotiate with contractors and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate construction contract changes and manage project modifications.
• Coordinate technical and inspection work for assigned projects.
• Prepare budget information and negotiate with consultants.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) or related field

Job description

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DEPARTMENT MARKETING STATEMENT

The Project Delivery Department is seeking an enthusiastic professional to help project teams review, evaluate, and process construction contract modifications and update manuals, procedures, and specifications that address construction management and construction contract administration. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be a part of the team that manages and delivers complex construction projects in support of Metro¿s overall mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options throughout the region.

Job Description

DEPARTMENT MARKETING STATEMENT

The Project Delivery Department is seeking an enthusiastic professional to help project teams review, evaluate, and process construction contract modifications and update manuals, procedures, and specifications that address construction management and construction contract administration. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be a part of the team that manages and delivers complex construction projects in support of Metro¿s overall mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options throughout the region.

This job may be a great opportunity if you:

• Have experience developing, evaluating, and/or processing construction contract change orders or other types of modifications
• Effectively understand and communicate the requirements for civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes of work.
  
  

Some of the job tasks may include, but are not limited to, evaluating technical scopes of work for proposed changes to construction contracts; developing guidance for and training staff on the construction contract modification process; developing procedures for construction management and construction contract administration.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to ensure that internal and external stakeholders¿ needs are clearly understood and addressed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical), Architecture,Construction Management, Project management, Planning or a related field
• In lieu of a Bachelor¿s Degree, a High School Diploma and four (4) years of experience in engineering, design, planning, architecture, or construction project management, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered
  

Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) years demonstrated progressively responsible experience, preferably in the transit or rail industry; and/or effectively negotiating with outside contractors/consultants; and/or supervising a professional engineering, trade staff (e.g. electrics, mechanics, technicians, welders, or similar), and other technical staff.
  
  

Certification/Licensure

• Valid Driver¿s License
• Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within six (6) months of hire
  
  

Preferred

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Planning or a related field.
  
  

Medical Group:

Ability to complete satisfactorily the medical examination for this job. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager manages/supervises work for one or more assigned project(s). The incumbent assists in the planning, scheduling and controlling of preliminary and final designs, construction, equipment procurement, and operational planning for major construction projects within and/or impacting the Authority. The incumbent supervises and coordinates the inspection and technical work performance of professional and technical staff. The incumbent works under limited supervision following Authority policies, departmental guidelines and procedures and referring exceptions to the Project Manager, or higher management authority.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the review of scope of work for final designs prepared by GeneralConsultants; prepares independent cost estimates for the final design effort andnegotiates contacts with General Consultants to perform the final design.
• Directs and controls the consultants during the design and planning phases of aconstruction project by reviewing and analyzing designs, drawings, life-cycle costs andspecifications. Controls and coordinates technical reviews of shop and working drawingsfor projects. Confers periodically with contractors, consultants and Authority officialsconcerning construction plans, specifications, costs, unusual conditions, and work coordination.
• Analyzes design and construction change orders, claims and supplemental agreements; assists in negotiating changes with the section design consultants and contractors. Recommends appropriate changes in contractor schedules to ensure completion of the project within time constraints and reviews and recommends variations from plans and specifications. Prepares activity reports to describe the changes to the project.
• Develops or obtains engineering and administrative data necessary for the planning, scheduling, and control of the project. Controls design costs and schedules for assigned sections.
• Secures approvals from Authority operating department on final design as well as construction contract documents; schedules presentations for the consultants to brief Authority operating department at the preliminary, intermediate, and final submittals of the final design; and obtains operating department's approval of the construction contract documents prior to advertisement of contract.
• Makes timely field inspections to ensure effective performance of construction activities and conformance with plans and specifications. Investigates and analyzes field, cost, reliability, and safety problems. Develops and implements engineering solutions to the problems identified.
• Reviews and updates construction records and reports periodically to ensure effective control of project information. Reviews, analyzes and prepares the documentation required for staff summaries.
• Supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided. Maintains sound employee/union relations while upholding the rights and interests of management.
• Establishes work plans for subordinates against which they will be measured and conducts performance evaluations of subordinates based upon these work plans.
• Attends or conducts meetings including construction coordination meetings to ensure effective project control.
• Prepares project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, other Authority departments and outside agencies to ensure proper documentation for major capital projects.
• Prepares timely and accurate budget information for procurement actions.
• Assumes the duties of Project Manager as required to ensure project management and leadership for major capital projects.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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