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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 2 days ago

Project Manager - Facilities

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to drive operational excellence in facilities management. The role involves overseeing capital improvement projects, managing budgets, and providing leadership to ensure program objectives are met.

Association

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates the effective implementation of Facilities Capital Program

Manages, within established budget limitations, all facility operations and maintenance functions, including the direction of all facets of operations within the assigned area of maintenance program responsibility

Coordinates various facility rehabilitation projects by creating and/or reviewing scopes of work; creating schedules and risk assessments; meeting with stakeholders to assure alignment of scope and schedule with other projects; helping to set roles and responsibilities; providing continuous communication of project status; helping to ensure material and/or equipment needs are met; mitigating issues to ensure schedule and budget adherence; and monitoring budgets. Projects include, but not limited to, Station Enhancements, Bathroom Renovations, Tunnel Fan Control System Upgrades, Station and Tunnel Ventilation Rehabilitations, Drainage Pumping Station Rehabilitations and any other project needed to implement PLNT objectives. Ensure efforts under capital program are effectively facilitated/managed

Works closely with the senior management to effectively accomplish project requirements and ensure conformance to established cost, schedule and technical performance objectives. Develops project cost estimates as needed and ensures department goals are implemented and allocated fiscal budget are tracked/monitored

Develops detailed work plans and schedules for manpower, materials, and equipment for each project within the FSVT/PLNT Facilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure schedules and resources are sufficient to meet fiscal goals

Ascertains impending problems and conditions which may cause program delays and provides administrative assistance to solve procurement related issues, including budgetary and funding matters, sole source procurements, alternative suppliers, specifications and manufacturer discrepancies, material shipping timetables and delivery schedules. Monitors implementation of CIP schedules, and identifies and reports problems to FSVT/PLNT management

Conducts field audits and reviews of all FSVT/PLNT Facilities CIP Projects to provide quality assurance and control to project efforts

Supervises subordinate WMATA staff and consultants to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided

Qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP)Facilities ManagementConstruction ManagementSupervisory ExperienceBudget ManagementRoadway Worker Protection (RWP)Communication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management; Engineering; Business or Public Administration, or a related field

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in project management and/or facilities development/maintenance, construction management, transportation and/or related field

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project management or facilities development/maintenance, construction management, transportation and/or related field

At least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity responsible for the management of consultants and professional staff

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Valid Driver's License

Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within one (1) year of starting job and maintained for the duration of time in the job

Preferred

Master's degree in Construction Management; Engineering; Business or Public Administration, or a related field

Company

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

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