Manager, Capital Delivery - (26-WWE-803000-082)

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority•Washington, WA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager. General Job Title: Manager, Capital Delivery Job Code: OA0493 Supervises Directly: Yes New or Revised: New Regular or At-Will: At-Will Date: 1/13/2026 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Division Department Name Engineering Wastewater Engineering-Central Administration Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary Range Cost Center Code: 803000 Grade: 18 Essential Position: No Reports To: Senior Manager, Capital Delivery EEO Code: Officials and Administrators Work Format Hybrid Who We Are & What We Do: At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 21.3 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.6 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner. Role Description: The Manager, Capital Delivery will be accountable and responsible for contract oversight, management, administration, and technical direction for multiple concurrent Architectural or Engineering (AE), Construction, and Collaborative Delivery contracts. The position is responsible for leading, supervising, and developing a team of project/program management and direct report staff to deliver the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and provide Operation on-demand support. The position may serve as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Engineering CIP Projects and/or Lifecycle Project Manager for various/multiple Collaborative Project Delivery (CPD) projects. The position is expected to carry out assignments independently, to include interpreting policies and regulations and coordinating work with others.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering experience related to contract management and administration, and CIP planning, design, construction projects, management of budget, schedules, and resources involving large multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects/programs.
Knowledge of engineering design of major water, sewer, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Knowledge with construction management practices and methods.
Knowledge of Progressive Design Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) collaborative delivery methods
Knowledge of federal, local, and industry engineering codes and standards.
Knowledge of engineering software applications.
Experience with Project Management practices and PMI principles
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent.
Written and Verbal Communication
Engineering Design and Review
Construction Inspection
Managing Consultants including overseeing scope, schedule, and budget
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
A valid District of Columbia (DC) Professional Engineering License (PE) is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Electrical engineering works, involving the design, operation, modeling, and analysis of water system facilities, contract and construction management of water projects, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology, and current trends in water systems design.
Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Associate DBIA Certification
Project Management
Contract Management
Financial Acumen
Cross-functional Collaboration

Responsibilities

Oversee, develop, and support direct report(s) to achieve professional and performance goals.
Lead a team of professionals both internal and external to the CIP and on-demand Operations support programs.
Performs routine technical and administrative functions including attending DC Water and/or departmental policy meetings, and preparation of status reports for Authority management.
Directly manage and/or oversee project management staff with contract oversight and administration for Architectural or Engineering (AE), Construction, and Collaborative Delivery contracts, and on-demand Operations support.
Monitors and reports on planning, design and construction project schedules, budgets, purchase order sufficiency, and invoicing, and take corrective actions to comply with established standards and SOP when necessary.
Manage and/or oversee contract deliverables for quality and accuracy.
Manage and/or oversee the Owner’s Advisor (OA) and lifecycle Project Manager assigned by Program Management to support collaborative delivery contracts.
Assists the Contracting Officer with Claims and Disputes Management.
Manage and/or oversee the timely preparation and approval of contract modifications (e.g., Change Orders and Supplemental Agreements) in accordance with DC Water standards.
Prepares consultant/contractor performance evaluation.
Develop strategies for continuous improvements, change management, and work with staff to implement policy and procedural changes.
Ensures overall project controls including planning, project/contract status reporting, cost, quality, and schedule management are enforced throughout the project lifecycle.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Manages internal and/or external matrixed Project Management and Program Management consultant staff assigned to the contract from concept through construction closeout.
Provide appropriate technical direction in the administration of assigned contract(s) and will coordinate with engineer of record (EOR) for all design changes to the plans and specifications, as applicable.
Reviews standards for design and participates in the development of new standards.
Provides technical guidance in interpreting codes, standards, and contract documents.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.
Provides daily planning and administration in the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel within the area of responsibility and direct reports.