Strategic Capital Program Manager – Design & Configuration

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Riverdale Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 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, guiding documentation, design control, and archival processes for major transit projects.

Based at Alexandria, VA with a hybrid work schedule, you will oversee a portfolio from inception through final archiving, ensuring program integrity and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field; substitution allowed with years of PM experience.
• Eight years of project management/project controls experience with supervisory experience.
• RWP Certification Level 2 within six months of start and maintained thereafter.
• Preferred: PMP, CCM, PE licensure; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program development, planning and delivery of capital construction projects valued at $50M-$150M annually.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, testing and turnover activities.
• Maintain relationships with EMT, federal and local agencies for status updates and approvals.
• Lead staffing, performance evaluations and professional development efforts.
• Manage changes, risks and approvals to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Enforce safety and quality policies across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Construction/Engineering PM

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Education

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

High School Diploma + 4 years PM experience (in lieu of Bachelor’s)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead the Design & Configuration Management team, guiding documentation, design control, and archival processes for major transit projects.

Based at Alexandria, VA with a hybrid work schedule, you will oversee a portfolio from inception through final archiving, ensuring program integrity and stakeholder alignment.