Facility Construction Manager - Design & Construction

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

WSSC Water is seeking a Facility Construction Manager within its Facility Design & Construction division in Laurel, MD. The role leads cross-functional teams to manage capital improvement design and construction programs, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include contract administration, proactive risk management, and coordinating with senior leadership and external consultants. The position requires a strong background in civil/ sanitary engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, sanitary, environmental engineering or related field.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design and construction projects.
• Strong contract administration and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design and construction projects from planning through completion.
• Mentor project team members and manage consultants/contractors.
• Administer contracts, change orders and procurement processes.
• Develop and monitor project schedules using CPM/PERT/Bar Chart.
• Oversee budgets, payments, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Contract management

Budget management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, sanitary, environmental engineering

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Construction Manager - Design & Construction

Functional Title Facility Construction Manager - Design & Construction

Recruitment Category Type

Recruitment Category Type Standard

Functional Category

Grade

Grade EG.16

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 27-0030

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Level

Job Level Non-Management

Job Code

Job Code N/A

Job Description Summary

Organization Name

Organization Name Facility Design & Construction

Reports to

Reports to Section Manager, Facility Engineering & Construction

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

8AM-5PM

Position Location

Position Location Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Facility Construction Manager leads multi-disciplinary teams that manage the design and construction of capital improvements and programs.

Essential Functions

• Leads a technical multi-disciplined team that manages complex planning, design and construction projects
• Leads and mentors project team members, some of whom may be at a higher pay grade
• Consults and works with team members from various Commission departments, including senior leadership, in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms
• Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans; ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications
• Observes and monitors contractor’s work and technical submittals for compliance with contract requirements
• Manages the flow of communication to ensure assigned programs and projects remain on schedule and on goal
• Participates in project teams of others, including management review, re‑engineering, and policy groups
• Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on significant team, division, or institutional issues
• Serves as Commission project representative equivalent to consultant’s or contractor’s project manager
• Prepares, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and change orders
• Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT , CPM , Bar Chart, or similar methods
• Develops and implements project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms
• Assists in the development of the capital improvement and engineering support programs, as well as division and other budgets
• Oversees the work of associate project managers, inspectors, and support staff both on specific project assignments and mentoring and coaching roles in general
• Participates in 360‑degree staff evaluations in conjunction with annual performance reviews, as well as incentives and compensation initiatives
• Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/Es, contractors, and vendors
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Serves as acting section manager in their absence
• Substitutes for other facility construction managers when needed
• Performs related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management 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 that comprises schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources, and stakeholder elements
• Possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve government agencies, internal staff, the public, and special interest communities
• Proven strong team building, group leadership, program management, and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, sanitary, environmental engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 6+ years of experience in managing projects that involve multiple engineering disciplines and construction trades

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in managing projects that involve multiple engineering disciplines and construction trades

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 or transfer and annually thereafter

Preferences

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Maryland or another state
• PMP Certification

Salary $125,376 - $213,477

EEO Statement

WSSC Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Reasonable Accommodations: WSSC Water provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact us at [e-mail]

Close Date

Close Date 10/27/2026

Open Until Filled No

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 10/28/26.

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