Program Manager, CIP - (26-LFDC-806000-020)

DC Water • Washington, DC

10h • 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. At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 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. The Program Manager, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is responsible for managing consultants and program activities to ensure alignment with DC Water’s strategic goals. Key duties include developing and negotiating program and contract documents, setting performance goals, preparing schedules and budgets, and monitoring compliance. Coordinates with internal teams on capital improvement planning, facilitates asset management and facility plans, and prepares program management plans covering risk, schedule, and quality. Additional tasks include creating performance dashboards, reporting, and supporting continuous improvement across departments. The Program Manager plays a key role and makes independent decisions in driving program success, continuous improvement, and effective coordination across departments.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of progressive experience in water and wastewater systems planning, design, and construction
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field from an accredited college or university
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to details
• Strong written and verbal communication, data management, and project management skills
• Utilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e., Word, Excel, email, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• DC Professional Engineering License
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Design Build Institute of America Credential (Assoc DBIA or DBIA)

Responsibilities

• Manages consultants performing program management and ensures program management plans are aligned to DC Water’s organizational strategy.
• Develops program management, designer, and other contract documents, to include negotiating contract scope and cost, participating in the Consultant interview/selection process, as well as monitoring and evaluating program success and identifying areas for improvement. Provides a wide range of duties needed to ensure contract documents meet organizational needs.
• Prepares schedules and budget estimates for proposed work, to include setting program management consultant performance goals and expectations. Tracks work progress for compliance with contract requirements, terms and conditions, and organizational needs. Authorizes payment in accordance with contract provisions and DC Water policies.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Asset Management team, operations staff, and other stakeholders in the planning and prioritization of Capital Improvement Projects.
• Facilitates the preparation of Facility Plans, other similar reports/deliverables, and contributes to the annual Asset Management Plans.
• Prepares program management plans to describe the overall program structure, deliverables, related management plans and processes (like risk, schedule, budget, quality, communication, and stakeholder management) and methods used to plan, monitor, control and improve the program development efforts.
• Interfaces with Operation Departments and other Departments to coordinate programmatic initiatives, to gain input, and to build consensus on program and project approaches.
• Participates in professional group meetings and conferences directed at innovations, networking, educational purposes, regional planning issues, collaborations, and assess content for DC Water interests.
• Performs routine technical and administrative functions including attending DC Water and/or departmental policy meetings, and preparation of status reports for DC Water management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.
• Develops dashboards to review asset management, CIP delivery, and other performance indicators.

Benefits

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees