Hybrid Senior Capital Program Manager – Design & Config

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, overseeing a portfolio of major transit infrastructure initiatives from inception through closeout. The role drives project documentation, design control, configuration changes, and archival records across the lifecycle of capital projects.

Based in WMATA’s Alexandria, VA offices with a hybrid work schedule, the position requires strategic leadership,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management and the proven ability to coordinate, review and provide technical management.
• Knowledge of project controls including scheduling (critical path method) and budgetary control systems.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering contract management and administration.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite, teleconferencing platforms, data analysis tools, project management information systems.
• Ability to lead diverse technical teams to achieve outcomes beneficial for the Authority and the project.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program development, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination for capital projects valued at $50M–$150M annually.
• Maintain relationships with EMT, federal/state/local agencies, and other stakeholders for timely status updates.
• Lead review and resolution of design, construction, and strategic issues to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Supervise staff, assign duties, conduct evaluations, and support professional development.
• Coordinate with procurement and contract negotiations to align with capital program goals.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Contract management

Change management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction/CS/Business/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Project management systems

Teleconferencing platforms

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, overseeing a portfolio of major transit infrastructure initiatives from inception through closeout. The role drives project documentation, design control, configuration changes, and archival records across the lifecycle of capital projects.

Based in WMATA’s Alexandria, VA offices with a hybrid work schedule, the position requires strategic leadership,