Hybrid Senior Capital Program Lead, Design & Configuration

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, directing a portfolio of capital construction and modernization programs valued at multi‑millions annually. This role manages documentation, design control, configuration changes, and archival records through project delivery.

The position is based at WMATA’s Alexandria, VA offices with a hybrid work schedule and collaboration across departments to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, Computer Science, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
• In lieu of a degree, 4 years PM/project controls experience will be considered
• Eight years of project management/project controls experience on complex, high profile projects with at least two years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Oversees program/phasing coordination to establish schedule priorities and safety.
• Maintains close contact with EMT, Federal/state/local agencies for status updates and decisions.
• Leads review and resolution of design, construction, and strategic issues to meet scope/budget/schedule.
• Supervises staff, assigns duties, evaluates performance, and supports professional development.
• Prepares program schedules and budgets for review by Directors/VPs.
• Promotes DEI principles and maintains safety and quality culture on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Stakeholder mgmt

Team supervision

Project management

Construction delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

High School Diploma + 4 years PM exp

Tools

MS Office Suite

PM software

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, directing a portfolio of capital construction and modernization programs valued at multi‑millions annually. This role manages documentation, design control, configuration changes, and archival records through project delivery.

The position is based at WMATA’s Alexandria, VA offices with a hybrid work schedule and collaboration across departments to