Senior Manager, Construction - (26-LFDC-806000-030)
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Construction directs, coordinates, and exercises technical authority for construction of DC Water engineering projects within the assigned area of responsibility. The position manages staff and consultants to ensure technical adequacy, achievement of DC Water’s objectives and mission, and adherence to schedules. Engineering duties are performed under the responsible charge of a District of Columbia-licensed professional engineer, as defined by law. The role includes reviewing project proposals and plans; providing expert technical guidance on water, sewer, and wastewater treatment plant system design and construction; evaluating and approving design and construction changes and specifications; assisting with development of the Capital Improvements Program; and preparing preliminary budget justifications. The position provides daily planning, administration, and management of its area, including personnel selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training, directly or through subordinates. The Senior Manager interacts with Authority officials, government and outside entities, and private consultants and contractors. Other related duties and projects may be assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor. DC Water provides water, wastewater, and stormwater services to residents and visitors in the District of Columbia and wastewater treatment services to customers in surrounding Maryland and Virginia counties. The organization describes its mission as providing high-quality water services safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally friendly manner.
Requirements
- Ten years of progressive experience in planning, design, and construction activities, and technical writing, including five years of supervisory experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Analytical skills.
- Planning skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Relevant technology and software skills.
- The position is subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.
Responsibilities
- Direct, coordinate, and exercise technical authority for construction of engineering projects within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Manage staff and consultants to ensure engineering technical adequacy, achievement of organizational objectives, and adherence to schedules.
- Review project proposals and plans to assess timelines, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing needs, resource allocation, design-standard compliance, bid ability, constructability, and system requirements.
- Provide expert technical guidance and assistance on water, sewer, and wastewater treatment plant system design and construction matters.
- Evaluate and approve design and construction changes and specifications.
- Assist in developing the Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
- Prepare preliminary budget justifications for the assigned area of responsibility.
- Provide daily planning, administration, and management of the assigned area.
- Ensure personnel selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training, directly or through subordinates.
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
