Senior Capital Program Manager, Design & Configuration

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

Job summary

The Senior Capital Program Manager for WMATA's Design & Configuration Management team will oversee capital construction, rehabilitation, and modernization projects valued at $50 Million - $150 Million annually. Based at WMATA's Alexandria, VA, offices, this role leads a team responsible for design control, configuration changes, and archival records across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with EMT, federal/state/local agencies and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, Computer Science, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of project management/project controls experience on complex, high profile projects.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2 within six months of start.
• Master’s Degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program phasing and scheduling coordination to meet priorities.
• Coordinate with EMT and agencies for status updates and decisions.
• Lead design/construction issue resolution to meet scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage changes and escalation with stakeholders as needed.
• Promote safety, quality and DEI throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project leadership

Public speaking

Contract management

Team supervision

Change management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma + 4 years PM experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

PMIS / project management software

Job description

The Senior Capital Program Manager for WMATA's Design & Configuration Management team will oversee capital construction, rehabilitation, and modernization projects valued at $50 Million - $150 Million annually. Based at WMATA's Alexandria, VA, offices, this role leads a team responsible for design control, configuration changes, and archival records across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with EMT, federal/state/local agencies and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery