Senior Capital Program Manager: Design & Configuration

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, directing a portfolio of major transit construction and modernization projects valued at large dollar amounts. You will guide documentation, design control, and archival processes across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strategic leadership, experience with program delivery, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of project management/project controls experience on complex, schedule-driven projects.
• Master’s Degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within six months of start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program/project phasing coordination and establish schedule priorities.
• Maintain contact with EMT, federal and state/local agencies for timely status updates.
• Lead review and resolution of design, construction, and strategic issues to ensure scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage changes and approvals with stakeholders to meet schedule and goals.
• Supervise staff, conduct evaluations, and support professional development.
• Plan staffing and resource allocation to meet objectives and budgets.
• Coordinate with WMATA stakeholders for major implementation activities and service outages.
• Promote safety culture and ensure quality standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Project management

Contract management

Team supervision

Safety culture

Education

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

High School Diploma plus 4 years of PM/project controls experience as substitute

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Project

PMIS / data analysis tools

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, directing a portfolio of major transit construction and modernization projects valued at large dollar amounts. You will guide documentation, design control, and archival processes across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strategic leadership, experience with program delivery, and collaboration across departments.