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Project Manager, Facilities

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
MD
Closing date
Jun 6, 2023

Job Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management; Engineering; Business or Public Administration, or a related field.
    • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in project management and/or facilities development/maintenance, construction management, transportation and/or related field, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered

Experience
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project management or facilities development/maintenance, construction management, transportation and/or related field, to include at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity responsible for the management of consultants and professional staff.

Certification/Licensure
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within one (1) year of starting job and maintained for the duration of time in the job

Preferred
  • Master's degree in Construction Management; Engineering; Business or Public Administration, or a related field.

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.

Mission Essential Designation

In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or servere weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

Job Summary

The Project Manager (Facilities) effectively implements and coordinates FSVT/PLNT Facilities Capital Improvement Projects and Rehabilitation and Replacement Programs. The incumbent directs activities related to program development, coordination, progress, and project management information tracking. The incumbent serves as the principal supervisor to integrate and implement objectives for the FSVT/PLNT Facilities Capital Program's schedules, budget, materials, project delivery, and/or other project related administrative functions as directed. The incumbent provides leadership, and guidance to the program team, in support of dynamic program objectives.

Essential Functions
  • Supervises and coordinates the effective implementation of Facilities Capital Program
  • Manages, within established budget limitations, all facility operations and maintenance functions, including the direction of all facets of operations within the assigned area of maintenance program responsibility.
  • Coordinates various facility rehabilitation projects by creating and/or reviewing scopes of work; creating schedules and risk assessments; meeting with stakeholders to assure alignment of scope and schedule with other projects; helping to set roles and responsibilities; providing continuous communication of project status; helping to ensure material and/or equipment needs are met; mitigating issues to ensure schedule and budget adherence; and monitoring budgets. Projects include, but not limited to, Station Enhancements, Bathroom Renovations, Tunnel Fan Control System Upgrades, Station and Tunnel Ventilation Rehabilitations, Drainage Pumping Station Rehabilitations and any other project needed to implement PLNT objectives. Ensure efforts under capital program are effectively facilitated/managed.
  • Works closely with the senior management to effectively accomplish project requirements and ensure conformance to established cost, schedule and technical performance objectives. Develops project cost estimates as needed and ensures department goals are implemented and allocated fiscal budget are tracked/monitored.
  • Develops detailed work plans and schedules for manpower, materials, and equipment for each project within the FSVT/PLNT Facilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure schedules and resources are sufficient to meet fiscal goals.
  • Ascertains impending problems and conditions which may cause program delays and provides administrative assistance to solve procurement related issues, including budgetary and funding matters, sole source procurements, alternative suppliers, specifications and manufacturer discrepancies, material shipping timetables and delivery schedules. Monitors implementation of CIP schedules, and identifies and reports problems to FSVT/PLNT management.
  • Conducts field audits and reviews of all FSVT/PLNT Facilities CIP Projects to provide quality assurance and control to project efforts.
  • Supervises subordinate WMATA staff and consultants to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided.

The essential duties 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, gender identity, 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.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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Location
600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US

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