Director, Potomac Interceptor Program - (26-CR-800000-041)

DC Water•Washington, DC

1d•$200,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Potomac Interceptor Program manages and supervises the budget, schedule, and deliverables associated with the Authority’s $625 million, 10-year Potomac Interceptor Program. The work includes management, administration, and oversight of the implementation of the Authority’s Capital Improvement Program to assess the 54-mile long, 30-inch to 96-inch diameter pipeline and perform rehabilitation based on conditions of the pipe. Condition assessment data will be utilized to prioritize construction contracts using various delivery methods. Duties include program and construction management, consultant contract administration and management, and program planning and coordination with various DC Water departments. This role oversees the work of DC Water staff, construction contractors, and consultant firms, and performs monitoring, tracking, auditing and reporting to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of experience in project management, contract administration, wastewater systems planning, procurement processes, scheduling, estimating, and technical writing inclusive of seven (7) years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
Analytical Skills
Planning and Scheduling Skills
Organizational Skills
Leadership
Verbal and Written Communications
Relevant Technology and Software
A DC Professional Engineering License (PE) is required at the time of hire, or the ability to obtain a license by reciprocity within 6 months of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of the Potomac Interceptor, including implementation and oversight of the Authority’s $625 million, 10-year Potomac Interceptor Program (PI Program).
Leverages program consultants and DC Water’s staff to implement the program in alignment with established budget, schedule, and deliverable requirements set by the Authority.
Responsible for the long-term strategy for asset management and the development and implementation of the capital improvement program for the Potomac Interceptor. Coordinates with various DC Water departments to deliver the 10-year rolling Capital Improvements Program, including program and project estimates, assisting with planning and procurement of projects, preparing information and recommendations for legal review, and developing information and reports for DC Water’s Senior Executive Team and the Board.
Supervises departmental staff and works cooperatively with other department managers, consultants and construction firms.
Oversees the development of Environmental Assessment (EA)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for the PI Program.
Implements measures to manage and direct assigned staff to ensure they perform their job duties and assigned tasks while meeting performance goals.
Manages, administers, and supervises consultants and consultant agreements, as assigned, to ensure they meet their scope of services, deliver all required outputs, and remain on schedule and within budget.
Oversees the work of program consultants’ efforts to identify and mitigate potential sources of project delay during the design and construction phases, including permitting, land acquisition, environmental impacts, utility interference, and construction claims processing. Ensures adherence to the PI program objectives and mission.
Reviews project proposals or plans to determine the time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, allotment of available resources to various phases of the project, bid-ability, and constructability and system requirements.
Manages, administers, and oversees contractors and construction contracts, as assigned, to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, deliverables are met, necessary information to address inquiries and resolve issues is provided (i.e., contract changes, claims, project correspondence), invoices are processed in a timely manner, and projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Reviews project proposals; performs constructability reviews of plans and specifications; prepares cost estimates and schedule projections to establish baseline funding and timelines; assesses and recommends staffing needs; conducts risk assessments for proposed and active projects; and coordinates with project personnel to monitor and track risks.
Provides guidance and assistance to the Authority on water, sewer and wastewater treatment plant infrastructure and systems related to construction matters.
Participates in consultant and contractor procurement and selection procedures and contract negotiations.
Provides technical assistance to other staff in the development of program plans and procedures for projects related to PI Program management.
Supervises and oversees department operating budget development and management.
Prepares and delivers presentations on program related issues to the public, elected representatives, and DC Water’s Board of Directors.
Advises the Vice President and Chief Engineer, the Chief Operating Officer and/or DC Water’s Board of Directors, and coordinates with regional partners and stakeholders.
Develops risk mitigation strategies for all PI Program projects, with emphasis on bringing quality projects online, on time, and within budget.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Vice-President and Chief Engineer.
Provides daily planning, administration, and management of his/her area of responsibility. Individually, or through subordinates, ensures the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel within their area of responsibility.