Project Manager - Rail Bus Infrastructure Rehabilitation

Department Marketing Statement

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is delivering the next generation of transit¿and we need visionary Project Managers to help make it happen.

Are you ready to lead high-impact infrastructure projects that shape the future of bus and rail facilities? WMATA is seeking two Project Managers to join our Capital Delivery team, supporting the Mechanical and Civil/Structural program areas.

Program Overview
¿ Mechanical Program: Manages the Mechanical Electrical Power and fire life-safety projects critical to transit operations across above- and below-ground facilities.

¿ Civil/Structural Program: Oversee projects for bus and rail assets, including bridges, tunnels, and other essential infrastructure.

In this opportunity the incumbent will:

¿ Guide talented project teams.
¿ Manage complex construction efforts.
¿ Deliver one of Metro¿s most critical infrastructure investments.

Your Impact
As a Project Manager, you can expect to:

¿ Lead all phases of project development¿from planning and budgeting to execution and closeout.
¿ Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to keep projects on track and within scope.
¿ Serve as a key communicator and problem-solver across departments and jurisdictions.
¿ Drive safety, quality, and performance throughout the project lifecycle.

What We¿re Looking For
In addition to the minimum qualifications, we are seeking strategic leaders and detail-oriented professionals with:

¿ 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.

Why WMATA?
Join a team committed to innovation, safety, and excellence in public transit. Your work will directly impact millions of riders and help shape the future of transportation in the Washington Metropolitan region.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, or related field of study.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor¿s Degree, a High School Diploma/GED an four (4) years of relevant work experience demonstrating progressively responsible management experience in planning, engineering, and/or construction project implementation, with direct fiscal responsibility, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered

Experience

• 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. Experience in major infrastructure projects is helpful.

Certification/Licensure

• Preferred: Training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), continuous improvement training such as Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, ISO

Preferred

• N/A

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• 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.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
¿ Skills and/or behavioral assessment
¿ Personal interview
¿ Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
¿ Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
¿ Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
¿ Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.