Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery - (26-LFDC-80600-028)

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority seeks a Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery to oversee contracts and technical direction for AE, construction, and CPD projects in the DC area.

You will supervise contract performance, coordinate schedules and budgets, and lead staff supporting project controls from concept through closeout. A BE/ABET-degree in engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering experience related to contract management and CIP planning, design, construction projects, management of budget, schedules, resources.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract management oversight as COTR for AE, Construction, and Collaborative Delivery contracts.
• Monitor planning, design, schedules, budgets, PO sufficiency, and invoicing; take corrective actions as needed.
• Manage contract deliverables for quality and accuracy; support OA and lifecycle PMs for CPD projects.
• Assist the CO with claims and disputes management and contract modifications.
• Oversee consultant/contractor performance evaluations and implement policy changes.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Engineering design

Construction management

CMAR/PDB

Engineering codes & standards

Engineering software

Written & verbal communication

Design review

Construction inspection

Managing consultants

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering

Job description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations,and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

• Job Title: Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery

• Job Code: P0646

• Supervise Directly: No

• New or Revised: New

• Regular or At-Will: At-Will

• Date Last Revised: 6/4/2026

• Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

• Division: Engineering

• Department: Varies

• Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary Range

• Cost Center Code: Varies

• Grade: 18

• Essential Position: No

• Reports To: Varies

• EEO Code: Professionals

• Work Format: Hybrid

• Union / Non-Union: Non-Union

Who We Are & What We Do

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 21.3 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.6 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

Role Description

The Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery will be accountable for contract oversight, management, administration, and technical direction for multiple concurrent AE, Construction, and Collaborative Delivery contracts. The position may serve as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Engineering CIP Projects and/or Lifecycle Project Manager for various/multiple Collaborative Project Delivery (CPD) projects. The position may have additional responsibility to manage and coach Project Management staff assigned to support the day-to-day compliance with the contract terms and conditions. The position is expected to carry out assignments independently, to include interpreting policies and regulations and coordinating work with others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides contract management oversight as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Architectural or Engineering (AE), Construction, and Collaborative Delivery contracts.

• Monitors and reports on planning, design and construction project schedules, budgets, purchase order sufficiency and invoicing, and take corrective actions to comply with established standards and SOP when necessary.

• Manages contract deliverables for quality and accuracy.

• Manages the Owner’s Advisor (OA) and lifecycle Project Manager assigned by Program Management to support collaborative delivery contracts.

• Assists the Contracting Officer with Claims and Disputes Management.

• Manages the timely preparation and approval of contract modifications (e.g., Change Orders and Supplemental Agreements) in accordance with DC Water standards.

• Prepares consultant/contractor performance evaluation.

• Develops strategies for continuous improvements, change management, and work with staff to implement policy and procedural changes.

• Responsible for the project management for overall project controls including planning, project/contract status reporting, cost, quality, and schedule management.

• Manages internal and/or external matrixed Project Management and Program Management consultant staff assigned to the contract from concept through construction closeout.

• Provides appropriate technical direction in the administration of assigned contract(s) and will coordinate with engineer of record (EOR) for all design changes to the plans and specifications, as applicable.

• Reviews standards for design and participates in the development of new standards.

• Provides technical guidance in interpreting codes, standards, and contract documents.

• Performs other related duties as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships

The incumbent interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout DC Water, contractors, consultants, and other government and private agencies when needed.

Skills & Qualifications

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 provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience

Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering experience related to contract management and administration, and CIP planning, design, construction projects, management of budget, schedules, resources.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent.

Required Skills & Proficiency Levels

• Knowledge of engineering design of major water, sewer and wastewater treatment facilities.

• Knowledge withconstruction management practices and methods.

• Knowledge of Progressive Design Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) collaborative delivery methods.

• Knowledge of federal, local, and industry engineering codes and standards.

• Knowledge of engineering software applications.

• Experience with Project Management practices and PMI principles.

• Written and Verbal Communication

• Engineering Design and Review

• Construction Inspection

• Managing Consultants including overseeing scope, schedule, and budget

• Critical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Teamwork

• Attention to Detail

• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Required License & Certifications

A valid District of Columbia (DC) Professional Engineering License (PE) is required at the time of hire or ability to obtain a license by reciprocity within 6 months of hire date.

Required Languages & Proficiency Levels

English

Physical Requirements

Primary duties of this role are performed indoors, but the person in this position could be required to conduct field visits that could last several consecutive days. The person in this position may be subject to noise, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions. The person in this position may be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation, or to exposure to oils or other chemicals on construction sites and at plant locations.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Electrical engineering works, involving the design, operation, modeling, and analysis of water system facilities, contract and construction management of water projects, or a closely related field.

Preferred Education Requirements

Master’s degree in civil/mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent.

Preferred Skills & Proficiency Levels

• Knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology, and current trends in water systems design.

• Project Management

• Contract Management

• Financial Acumen

• Cross-functional Collaboration

Preferred Certifications

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Associate DBIA Certification

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

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