Project Manager - Rail Bus Infrastructure Rehabilitation

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority•Greater Landover, MD

About The Position

The Project Manager Infrastructure is the Subject Matter Technical Expert and leads project development and implementation of the Authority's capital funded program for one or more construction, rehabilitation and/or modernization projects. Responsibilities include planning, staffing, and scheduling of projects related to budget management and capital investment improvement and includes complex activities related to the scopes of work, quality control, safety, and coordination of work performed by subcontractors and internal staff. The position manages all phases of the projects, tasks, within scope, on schedule, and within budget. Additionally, the incumbent will identify scheduling and cost variances and implement recommendations for corrective action for negative variances. Specifically, this incumbent manages relationships, develops project scopes, negotiates hours, prepares reports, develops and maintains project schedules and budgets, directs and mentors project staff, and ensures quality reviews are complete. Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) to ensure contracts are managed in accordance with all project and stakeholder requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, or related field of study.
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in project management, including at least two (2) years managing professional staff, and/or field staff, contractors and / or consultants.
Management experience in planning, engineering, and/or transit operational functions, with direct fiscal responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), continuous improvement training such as Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, ISO
Experience in major infrastructure projects is helpful.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven experience in infrastructure development and project execution.
Expertise in schedule management, contract administration, and safety oversight.
Ability to evaluate and improve construction plans for constructability, efficiency, and compliance.
You'll act as a subject matter expert during implementation, advising on contractor proposals, mitigation strategies, and ensuring alignment with WMATA standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

Reviews and comments on the Project Scope to ensure that (1), program needs, schedule and costs are adhered to; (2), coordination occurs between various departments and aspects of the project; and (3), project elements are cost effective.
Conducts research and prepares recommendations for complex project management, engineering and construction problems.
Prepares and maintains project implementation plans.
Prepares and recommends for approval, project schedules, estimates, and budgets that are complete, realistic, and fully meet project goals. Strictly adheres to the approved project schedules and budgets.
Provides constructability input to design team.
Responsible for overall safety at the construction site, in project office, and during related project activities, in accordance with applicable safety requirements and WMATA's Agency Safety Plan.
Continuously monitors contractors work to ensure completed work is delivered in accordance with project plans and specifications.
Provides project management coordination and controls consistent with project requirements and operational needs.
Oversees coordination activities to ensure alignment with access requirements affected, while minimizing impacts.
Develops and submits a realistic and attainable budget projections based on the progress reports, that indicate project's advancements and/or delays.
Provides frequent status reports to ensure decision makers' visibility on completed tasks, payments issued, delay problems, and impacts to project delivery timeline or strategy.
Leads, facilitates and conducts project status briefings for Authority Officers, the General Manager, WMATA Board Members, government entities (Federal, State, and Local); and Local Civic Organizations as required.
Coordinates major events related to assigned project portfolio.
Assists stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, and ensure sufficient communication, leadership and accountability regarding project activities and impacts.
Assists supporting offices in obtaining permits, approvals and agreements from city, state, and D.C. jurisdictions including Federal agencies to ensure that project schedules reflect critical path activities and key dependencies.
As subject matter expert for scope, schedule and budget for assigned projects, communicates issues with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle and makes recommendations for resolution.
Manages the review and evaluation of changes to engineering specifications.
Leads and manages consultants' activities.
Resolves issues associated with contract fulfillment.
Ensures contractors' deliverables meet contract specifications, timetables, and budget.
Responsible for cost allocation to appropriate projects and for the timely and accurate review and approval of applicable invoices.
Oversees project closeout activities to include coordination and completing engineering, procurement, and budgeting tasks, and delivery of project records for archiving and asset management.
Promotes a positive and collaborative organizational culture that includes diversity, inclusivity, equity, equality, and accessibility for all individuals. Responsibilities include optimizing experiences of all customers, employees, and stakeholders in each interaction that gives all individuals a sense of belonging and value to the organization.
Promotes and executes pre-procurement and/or responsibilities of a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) as required.
Promotes and ensures a culture of safety on job sites, including with staff members, contractors, and consultants.
Develops measurable employee performance work plans with attainable standards to meet organizational goals.
Provides performance feedback and ensures the fair distribution of performance recognitions.
Completes employee performance evaluations fairly and individual development plans.
Meets unique needs of staff and supports formal/informal training and ensures completion of diversity and inclusion training.
Consults with internal human resource professionals, issues disciplinary actions, provides counseling, resolves grievances and work problems.
Interviews, recommends, and hires top talent to ensure operational efficiencies.
Ensures fair and equitable hiring practices, proper employee onboarding and offboarding procedures, provides records management and job training, ensures ongoing professional development, and harmonious work experiences.