Capital Program Manager – Design & Configuration (Hybrid)

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, overseeing a portfolio of engineering and construction initiatives from inception through archival finalization.

Based at WMATA’s Alexandria, VA offices, this hybrid role guides a team responsible for design control, documentation, configuration changes, and archival records for major transit projects, shaping the agency’s capital

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, cross-functional capital programs.
• Ability to manage design records and configuration management.
• Strong collaboration across departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program phasing, scheduling, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with EMT, federal and local agencies for status and decisions.
• Review design and construction issues to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Supervise staff, manage resource plans, and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Documentation control

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Related field

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, overseeing a portfolio of engineering and construction initiatives from inception through archival finalization.

Based at WMATA’s Alexandria, VA offices, this hybrid role guides a team responsible for design control, documentation, configuration changes, and archival records for major transit projects, shaping the agency’s capital