Lead Capital Program Manager - Design & Configuration

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Takoma Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead a portfolio of major capital construction, rehabilitation, and modernization projects valued at tens of millions annually. You will manage design control, documentation, procurement, and system integration, guiding a diverse team through inception to closeout.

The role requires strategic leadership, project controls expertise, and collaboration across EMT and external agencies to ensure schedule,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, construction, CS, business, or related field.
• 4+ years of PM/Project Controls experience if no bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program/phasing coordination to establish schedule priorities and safe work.
• Maintain contact with EMT, federal/state/local agencies for status updates requiring EMT decisions.
• Lead resolution of design, construction, and issues to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Supervise staff, evaluate performance, and align resources to program objectives.
• Develop staffing plans and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, Computer Science, Business, Construction Management, or related field

High School Diploma + 4 years project mgmt/project controls experience

Tools

MS Office

PMIS / project management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead a portfolio of major capital construction, rehabilitation, and modernization projects valued at tens of millions annually. You will manage design control, documentation, procurement, and system integration, guiding a diverse team through inception to closeout.

The role requires strategic leadership, project controls expertise, and collaboration across EMT and external agencies to ensure schedule,