Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 20 hours ago
Sr Capital Program Manager, Office of Power Modernization and Rehab
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Senior Capital Program Manager to lead critical power infrastructure projects within their Power Department. The role involves overseeing complex capital projects, managing diverse stakeholders, and ensuring the safety and modernization of the transit network.
Non ProfitAssociation
Responsibilities
Oversee program/project phasing coordination activities to establish priority, resources, schedule, access requirements (where applicable), and to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
Maintains close contact with all program/project stakeholders, including Executive Management Team (EMT), SPPM, funding partners, Federal and state and local agencies to provide timely and accurate status updates and critical project information requiring EMT level decisions and acknowledgement
Oversee and reviews the resolution of any planning, design, construction, procurement and strategic issues to assure adherence to the capital program approval process including the scope, schedule and budget
Manages changes, issues and risks, and provides timely escalation. Recommends and obtains approvals or concurrences in collaboration with local jurisdictions, Federal agencies, Executive Management Team, External Relations Team and other stakeholders as needed to assure project deliverables are met and visibility is maintained at the highest appropriate level in the WMATA organization
Supervises staff including recommending applicant selection, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, championing professional development activities, handling disciplinary actions, and resolving grievances, with support from appropriate WMATA departments to ensure compliance with all human capital policies and guidelines and to support Metros position as an Employer of Choice
During planning and implementation phases, identifies resource needs by evaluating project performance and allocation of work across staff. Recommends staffing plans and adjustments utilizing additional resources and/or consulting services. Maintains project performance and meets project objectives (on time, on budget, within scope and in a safe manner), conducting document control reviews, and risk analysis reviews
During closeout conducts project review and follow on activities for continuous improvement, completion of information sharing and document archiving, reconciling budget and expenses, and finalizing contracts
Leads program development efforts, including preparation of programming/bridging documents, collaboration with procurement office and support of contract negotiations to ensure close alignment to capital program goals and objectives
Prepares and program reports schedules, estimates and budgets that are complete and accurate for review and approval by department Directors / Vice Presidents
Coordinates with WMATA stakeholders from other departments and oversees major implementation activities and service outage events required by projects in assigned portfolio, to ensure collaboration with WMATA departments and timely resolution of issues
Demonstrates Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) behavior and promote DE&I principals to ensure an inclusive and diverse workplace
Leads project teams, creating and maintaining a proactive safety culture while, adhering to WMATA¿s quality management standards. Ensures that safety and quality are maintained as the top values for the project/program and that all safety and quality concerns and issues are addressed before they become significant issues or impact to the project
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in business, Public Administration, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Eight (8) years of project management / project controls experience on complex, high profile, schedule driven projects or programs to include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within six months of starting job and maintained while holding this role
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)
In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events
Preferred
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Registered Architect
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Masters Degree in a related field
Company
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