PROJECT MANAGER

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Housing loan program

Job summary

The District of Columbia Government is seeking a senior project leader to direct a portfolio of major capital projects and coordinate cross‑agency teams. You will be the primary liaison with elected officials, neighborhood groups, developers, utilities, and federal agencies, shaping strategy and resolving complex delivery challenges.

Excellent communication and extensive experience in planning, environment, real estate, finance, design and construction are required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience directly related to the position with relevant duties.
• Experience in analysis, investigations, report preparation, or community facilitation.
• Experience with project management theory, practices, and laws/regulations related to engineering projects.
• Knowledge of CAD (MicroStation) and ArcGIS; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide guidance to engineers, managers and stakeholders on major decisions.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees a portfolio of major capital projects across a geographic area.
• Coordinates and troubleshoots complex issues in transportation project delivery.
• Acts as spokesperson with stakeholders, agencies, and the public; develops procedures for coordination.
• Develops project management work plans, tracks progress, and reports using agency tools.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

CAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Contracting & procurement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Directs and oversees a portfolio of complex and major capital projects in a designated geographic area and as assigned by the Deputy Chief Engineer for Infrastructure Project Management Administration.Coordinates the work of multiple highly experienced subject matter experts across agency divisions and investigates/troubleshoots complex and sensitive issues relative to transportation project delivery. Meets regularly with agency staff to develop relationships and anticipate and solve problems. Coordinates project teams of diverse professionals and technicians (e.g., engineers, planners, resource allocation, contracting and procurement, general counsel, and environmental specialists).

Serves as a spokesperson for the portfolio of projects in communication with stakeholders within the agency, with other District agencies and the Executive Office of the Mayor, with Councilmembers and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, with other project stakeholders (such as developers, utility companies, and federal agencies), and the general public. Makes well-developed recommendations and creates procedures to ensure the effective coordination of projects with stakeholder groups, other District agencies, federal agencies, and business and citizen groups.

Serves as an expert consultant in all areas affected by assigned portfolio of projects, including capital infrastructure projects through various phases including planning, feasibility, environment, real estate, financial, grants, design, and construction and the necessary budgetary and procurement processes to efficiently and effectively deliver projects. Develops project management work plans and schedules showing the sequence of tasks, target dates, and persons responsible for various activities. Plans, reviews, oversees, and manages complex project activities. Responsible for using agency database and analysis tools and modules to track and report progress. Provides direction and recommendations to the Deputy Chief Engineer for Infrastructure Project Management Administration to assist in program development, utilizing strategic analysis, seasoned judgment, and a thorough understanding of the functions, processes, and principles of development, management, and transportation in a government setting.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience:Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have beenequivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.Examples of specialized experience may include analysis, investigation, preparation of reports, community facilitation presentations, or similar work experience.

Preferred: Four years’ experience Project Manager theories, principles, practices, and techniques, as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and standards related to assigned projects for the oversight and management of programs, policies, and business practices used in initiating, designing, and construction management of engineering projects. Knowledge of the design and construction engineering processes. Knowledge of material engineering, professional engineering standards, practices, policies, and guidelines to provide advice regarding options to higher-level engineers, managers, and assist in major decisions regarding changes, progress, and necessary negotiations. Experience managing or creating business processes, including creation of IT systems to manage workflows. Knowledge of technical writing, drafting special provisions, and expert communication skills. Experience with CAD, including MicroStation, and working knowledge of ArcGIS. Knowledge of the physical sciences and mathematics underlying engineering and related specializations.

Excellent oral and written communication are required to concisely express artistic ideas and plans, to develop and present project briefings to agency executives, team members, as well as community groups, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, Civic Associations, utility companies, and other stakeholders.

Licenses andCertifications

The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s permit to operate motor vehicles.

The work is partially performed in an office setting which is adequately heated, ventilated, and lit. Frequently, the work will include field visits to construction sites and other project sites where the incumbent is exposed to dust, chemical odors, construction hazards, and a variety of weather conditions. While at construction sites, the incumbent is required to wear a hard hat and other protective equipment. Additionally, while at construction sites, there is a need to use caution to avoid the movement of building supplies, workers on ladders, mechanized equipment, slippery surfaces, etc.

While at construction sites, the incumbent is required to wear a hard hat and other protective equipment. Additionally, while at construction sites, there is a need to use caution to avoid the movement of building supplies, workpeople on ladders, mechanized equipment, slippery surfaces, etc.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty:Varies

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:CS-0301-14

Promotional Potential:No known promotion potential

Type of Appointment:Career Services – Term Appt

Collective Bargaining Unit:This position is in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation:The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Security Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

Emergency Designation:This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

Benefits May Include:

DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include:

• Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website at www.dchr.dc.gov .)
• Continued professional development, and professional growth through d. University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
• Employer-assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply)

EEO Statement:

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.