Capital Improvement Program Manager (CIP) - Hybrid

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is seeking a Program Manager, CIP to oversee the capital improvement program, manage consultants and contracts, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple projects, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires five years of water and wastewater experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and strong analytical, communication, planning, and program-management skills.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive experience in water and wastewater systems planning, design, and construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• Analytical, contract performance management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Written and verbal communication, negotiation, performance evaluation, data management, and program management skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and email.

Responsibilities

• Develops performance expectations for consultants and contractors; evaluates performance against contractual obligations and key performance indicators; identifies and resolves performance concerns; and establishes corrective actions necessary for contractors and consultants to achieve the Authority’s organizational objectives.
• Oversees and leads consultant and contractor performance by monitoring deliverables, schedules, budgets, expenditures, quality, risks, and other contractual commitments. Identifies performance trends and recommends timely actions to address deficiencies or improve outcomes.
• Reviews and approves consultant and contractor key personnel assignments, substitutions, staffing plans, and resource deployment. Evaluates whether proposed resources possess the qualifications, experience, availability, and performance necessary to satisfy contractual commitments and organizational objectives and requires corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
• Evaluates whether deliverables and invoices are adequately supported by satisfactory performance and recommends acceptance and payment in accordance with contract requirements and DC Water policies.
• Develops and maintains performance measures, dashboards, reports, and accountability tools used to evaluate contract effectiveness, program outcomes, and consultant and contractor performance.
• Participates as a voting member of consultant, professional services, and construction selection panels. Reviews confidential procurement information, provides evaluation recommendations, and complies with applicable non-disclosure and conflict-of-interest requirements associated with the evaluation process.
• Coordinates with Asset Management, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Compliance, Finance, and other stakeholders to align programs with organizational priorities.
• Leads the resolution of complex project, contract, technical, operational, and stakeholder issues and exercises independent judgment in recommending actions necessary to support successful delivery of capital improvement projects and programs.
• Represents DC Water in the administration and interpretation of consultant and contractor agreements; advises executive leadership on contract performance issues, modifications, disputes, and corrective actions necessary to protect the Authority's interests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Contract management

Performance metrics

Planning

Communication

Negotiation

Data management

Program management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is seeking a Program Manager, CIP to oversee the capital improvement program, manage consultants and contracts, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple projects, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires five years of water and wastewater experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and strong analytical, communication, planning, and program-management skills.