Senior Manager, Capital Delivery - (26-WWE-803000-091)

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority•Washington, WA

27d•Onsite

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 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. The Senior Manager, Capital Delivery will oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of complex capital projects related to water and wastewater systems. This role is responsible for managing large-scale projects involving pipelines, pump stations, wastewater treatment facilities, and other critical infrastructure elements. The Senior Manager will ensure that projects meet performance standards, adhere to KPIs, and align with DC Water’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in capital project delivery of water and wastewater facilities, to include five (5) years of experience in supervising professional staff in planning, design and construction and project management for construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and related facilities.
Bachelor's degree in civil / mechanical / structural / electrical engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent.
Knowledge of project delivery of major water, sewer, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Knowledge of project 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 project management software applications.
Experience with Project Management practices and PMI principles
Written and Verbal Communication
Engineering Design and Review
Construction Inspection
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

Demonstrated experience in project management of major water and wastewater facilities capital projects
Master’s degree in civil / mechanical / structural / electrical engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent.
Project Management
Contract Management
Financial Acumen
Cross-functional Collaboration
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Associate DBIA Certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning, execution and successful completion of DC Water’s multibillion dollar, 10-year, capital Improvement program, comprising wastewater, pump station, sanitary sewer, and water distribution projects.
Oversees the Owner’s Advisors (OA), Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTR) and lifecycle Project Managers and matrixed staff assigned by Program Management to support collaborative delivery contracts.
Coordinates and collaborates with internal DC Water stakeholders such as Operations groups, CIP Infrastructure Management, Finance and Procurement, in the planning, prioritization, budgeting and delivery of Capital Improvement Projects.
Managers the coordination of projects with external stakeholders such as local and Federal agencies, and utilities.
Provides liaison between team activities and upper management within DC Water, between capital delivery staff and DC Water entities, and between DC Water and outside entities.
Oversee the preparation and distribution of regular and special reports used to track project performance.
Responsible for monitoring project costs and schedule to ensure compliance with budget constraints and performance KPIs, mitigating issues that arise.
Responsible for project execution performance using established Key Performance Indicators and implementing performance improvement initiatives based on KPI analysis and lessons learned.
Monitors project execution risk and manage strategies to mitigate or eliminate risk.
Oversee the timely preparation and approval of contract modifications (e.g., Change Orders and Supplemental Agreements) in accordance with DC Water standards.
Oversees preparation of consultant/contractor performance evaluations.
Assists the Contracting Officer with Claims and Disputes Management.
Oversee that contract deliverables achieve required quality and accuracy.
Oversee appropriate technical direction in the administration of contract(s), and that coordination with engineer of record (EOR) for all design changes to the plans and specifications occurs.
Lead and mentor project delivery teams and other project team members in the successful delivery of the capital program.
Responsible for fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Facilitate training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities
Provides daily planning and administration, through subordinates, in the selection, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel with the branch related to the branch’s functional area.
Performs other related duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the Director.