Program Manager, CIP (Water Program and Lead-Free DC)

DC Water; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Water seeks a Program Manager for the Capital Improvement Plan to lead consultants and coordinate capital projects across the utility. The role will develop program and contract documents, set schedules and budgets, and monitor compliance with DC Water policies and standards.

You will create performance dashboards, report on key metrics, and support continuous improvement across departments, driving alignment with DC Water’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive experience in water and wastewater systems planning, design, and constr
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field from an accredited college or univ
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, data management, and project management

Responsibilities

• Manages consultants performing program management and ensures program management plans are aligned to DC Water’s organizational strategy
• Develops program management, designer, and other contract documents, including negotiating contract scope and cost
• Prepares schedules and budget estimates, and tracks work progress to ensure contract compliance
• Coordinates with Asset Management, operations, and other stakeholders for Capital Improvement Project prioritization and planning

Skills

Program management

Contract management

Budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Dashboard reporting

Risk management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Program Manager, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is responsible for managing consultants and program activities to ensure alignment with DC Water’s strategic goals. Key duties include developing and negotiating program and contract documents, setting performance goals, preparing schedules and budgets, and monitoring compliance. Coordinates with internal teams on capital improvement planning, facilitates asset management and facility plans, and prepares program management plans covering risk, schedule, and quality. Additional tasks include creating performance dashboards, reporting, and supporting continuous improvement across departments. The Program Manager plays a key role and makes independent decisions in driving program success, continuous improvement, and effective coordination across departments.

:Duties within the scope of the practice of engineering will be performed under the responsible charge of a District of Columbia licensed PE as defined in D.C. Official Code Section 47–2853.131. Scope of practice for engineers:

For the purposes of this part, the term “practice of engineering” means the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences and the methods of engineering analysis and design in the performance of services and creative work including consultation, investigation, expert technical testimony, evaluation, planning, design and design coordination of engineering works and systems, planning the use of land and water, performing engineering surveys and studies, and the review of construction for the purpose of monitoring compliance with drawings and specifications, in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects, and industrial or consumer products, or equipment of a control systems, communications, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or thermal nature, that may involve safeguarding life, health, or property, and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning, progress, and completion of any engineering services

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  Manages consultants performing program management and ensures program management plans are aligned to DC Water’s organizational strateg
• y.Develops program management, designer, and other contract documents, to include negotiating contract scope and cost, participating in the Consultant interview/selection process, as well as monitoring and evaluating program success and identifying areas for improvement. Provides a wide range of duties needed to ensure contract documents meet organizational need
• s.Prepares schedules and budget estimates for proposed work, to include setting program management consultant performance goals and expectations. Tracks work progress for compliance with contract requirements, terms and conditions, and organizational needs. Authorizes payment in accordance with contract provisions and DC Water policie
• s.Coordinates and collaborates with the Asset Management team, operations staff, and other stakeholders in the planning and prioritization of Capital Improvement Project
• s.Facilitates the preparation of Facility Plans, other similar reports/deliverables, and contributes to the annual Asset Management Plan
• s.Prepares program management plans to describe the overall program structure, deliverables, related management plans and processes (like risk, schedule, budget, quality, communication, and stakeholder management) and methods used to plan, monitor, control and improve the program development effort
• s.Interfaces with Operation Departments and other Departments to coordinate programmatic initiatives, to gain input, and to build consensus on program and project approache
• s.Participates in professional group meetings and conferences directed at innovations, networking, educational purposes, regional planning issues, collaborations, and assess content for DC Water interest
• s.Performs routine technical and administrative functions including attending DC Water and/or departmental policy meetings, and preparation of status reports for DC Water managemen
• t.Performs other related duties as assigned at the discretion of the immediate superviso
• r.Develops dashboards to review asset management, CIP delivery, and other performance indicator

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A
Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the Department and throughout the Authority, and contractors and project engineers from other organizations and agencies,

etc.
Skills & Qualificat

ions:The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are prov

ided.
Required Skills & Qualific

ationsRequired Exper

• ience:Five (5) years of progressive experience in water and wastewater systems planning, design, and constr
• ments:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field from an accredited college or univ

ersityRequired S

• kills:Strong analytical, planning, and organizational
• skillsExceptional attention to d
• etailsStrong written and verbal communication, data management, and project management
• skillsUtilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e., Word, Excel, email,

etc.)Physical Requirem

• ents: This position normally works in an office enviro
• nment.May frequently visit project locations outside of the office to review project status, which may include exposure to extreme cold and/or extreme hot tempera