Senior Capital PM, Design & Configuration (Hybrid)

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Greenbelt (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 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 major capital projects from inception through archiving. You will guide documentation, design control, configuration changes, and archival records across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, construction/engineering delivery knowledge, and collaboration across WMATA departments to ensure project integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, Computer Science, Business, Construction Management, or related field.
• Eight years of project management/project controls experience on complex, high-profile, schedule-driven projects with at least two years supervisory experience.
• Master’s Degree may substitute two years of experience.
• Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within six months of start and maintained while in role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program phasing and schedule prioritization to ensure safety and timely delivery.
• Maintain close contact with EMT and agency stakeholders to provide status updates.
• Lead resolution of design, construction, and budget issues to meet scope and goals.
• Supervise staff and allocate resources to meet objectives and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Public speaking

Contract management

Construction procurement

Project controls

Scheduling (CPM)

Budget management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma + 4 years PM experience

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 major capital projects from inception through archiving. You will guide documentation, design control, configuration changes, and archival records across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, construction/engineering delivery knowledge, and collaboration across WMATA departments to ensure project integrity