Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery - (26-LFDC-80600-028)

DC Water • Washington, DC

7d • $145,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery will be accountable for contract oversight, management, administration, and technical direction for multiple concurrent AE, Construction, and Collaborative Delivery contracts. 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 may have additional responsibility to manage and coach Project Management staff assigned to support the day-to-day compliance with the contract terms and conditions. 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, resources.
• 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 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.
• 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 or ability to obtain a license by reciprocity within 6 months of hire date.
• English

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.
• 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
• Knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology, and current trends in water systems design.
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Financial Acumen
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Responsibilities

• Provides contract management oversight as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Architectural or Engineering (AE), Construction, and Collaborative Delivery contracts.
• 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.
• Manages contract deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Manages 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.
• Manages 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.
• Develops strategies for continuous improvements, change management, and work with staff to implement policy and procedural changes.
• Responsible for the project management for overall project controls including planning, project/contract status reporting, cost, quality, and schedule management.
• Manages internal and/or external matrixed Project Management and Program Management consultant staff assigned to the contract from concept through construction closeout.
• Provides 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 related duties as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Benefits

• 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.
• We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
• 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: Senior