Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 1 hour ago
Assistant Project Manager - Project Control
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in Project Financial Controls. The role involves assisting with project expense forecasting, tracking commitments, and managing segments of the department's operating budget, along with the potential for future management opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates the review of scope of work for final designs prepared by General Consultants; prepares independent cost estimates for the final design effort and negotiates contacts with General Consultants to perform the final design
Directs and controls the consultants during the design and planning phases of a construction project by reviewing and analyzing designs, drawings, life-cycle costs and specifications. Controls and coordinates technical reviews of shop and working drawings for projects. Confers periodically with contractors, consultants and Authority officials concerning construction plans, specifications, costs, unusual conditions, and work coordination
Analyzes design and construction change orders, claims and supplemental agreements; assists in negotiating changes with the section design consultants and contractors. Recommends appropriate changes in contractor schedules to ensure completion of the project within time constraints and reviews and recommends variations from plans and specifications. Prepares activity reports to describe the changes to the project
Develops or obtains engineering and administrative data necessary for the planning, scheduling, and control of the project. Controls design costs and schedules for assigned sections
Secures approvals from Authority operating department on final design as well as construction contract documents; schedules presentations for the consultants to brief Authority operating department at the preliminary, intermediate, and final submittals of the final design; and obtains operating department's approval of the construction contract documents prior to advertisement of contract
Makes timely field inspections to ensure effective performance of construction activities and conformance with plans and specifications. Investigates and analyzes field, cost, reliability, and safety problems. Develops and implements engineering solutions to the problems identified
Reviews and updates construction records and reports periodically to ensure effective control of project information. Reviews, analyzes and prepares the documentation required for staff summaries
Supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided. Maintains sound employee/union relations while upholding the rights and interests of management
Establishes work plans for subordinates against which they will be measured and conducts performance evaluations of subordinates based upon these work plans
Attends or conducts meetings including construction coordination meetings to ensure effective project control
Prepares project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, other Authority departments and outside agencies to ensure proper documentation for major capital projects
Prepares timely and accurate budget information for procurement actions
Assumes the duties of Project Manager as required to ensure project management and leadership for major capital projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical), Architecture, Construction Management, Project management, Planning or a related field
In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a High School Diploma and four (4) years of experience in engineering, design, planning, architecture, or construction project management, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered
A minimum of eight (8) years demonstrated progressively responsible experience, preferably in the transit or rail industry; and/or effectively negotiating with outside contractors/consultants; and/or supervising a professional engineering, trade staff (e.g. electrics, mechanics, technicians, welders, or similar), and other technical staff
Valid Driver's License
Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within six (6) months of hire
Ability to complete satisfactorily the medical examination for this job. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodation(s)
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Planning or a related field
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