Strategic Transit Infrastructure Lead

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Project Manager Infrastructure within the Office of Project Delivery to advance major bus and rail infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. You will lead design and construction efforts, coordinate with multiple departments, and oversee safety, scheduling, and budgets to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong project controls, contract administration, and leadership across internal teams and

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and execution
• Strong safety oversight experience
• Stakeholder coordination across departments and agencies
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets and schedules

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction implementation of high-profile infrastructure projects
• Plan, manage, and coordinate major construction projects to ensure strategic delivery
• Provide oversight to field and office staff, consultants, contractors, and inspections
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and constructability input
• Ensure safety and compliance with the Agency Safety Plan and project requirements
• Lead status briefings with executives and stakeholders and coordinate permits and approvals

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Project Manager Infrastructure within the Office of Project Delivery to advance major bus and rail infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. You will lead design and construction efforts, coordinate with multiple departments, and oversee safety, scheduling, and budgets to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong project controls, contract administration, and leadership across internal teams and