Capital Projects: Design & Configuration Leader

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team in managing a portfolio of major transit infrastructure projects. Based at WMATA’s Alexandria offices, the role oversees documentation, design control, and archival records from inception to closeout, coordinating across departments to ensure project integrity.

The position demands strong leadership, deep understanding of construction delivery, and

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirements with relevant fields.
• Eight years of project management/project controls experience; supervisory experience.
• Certifications: RWP Level 2 within six months.
• Preferred: PMP, CCM; leadership in large-scale capital programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program/phasing coordination to set schedule priorities and safety.
• Manages design, procurement, construction, system integration, and turnover activities.
• Supervises staff, staffing plans, performance evaluations, and development.
• Ensures program performance on time, on budget, and within scope.

Skills

Leading diverse technical teams

Public speaking

Managing construction and engineering

Supervising and managing staff

Construction procurement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction/CS/Business/Construction Management

High School Diploma + 4 years PM/controls experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team in managing a portfolio of major transit infrastructure projects. Based at WMATA’s Alexandria offices, the role oversees documentation, design control, and archival records from inception to closeout, coordinating across departments to ensure project integrity.

The position demands strong leadership, deep understanding of construction delivery, and