Assistant Office Engineer, Project Planning - CIMO
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Apr 24, 2021
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- Engineer, QA Engineer, IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is recruiting for two (2) Project Planning Assistant Office Engineer positions within the Commercial Innovation & Market Outreach (CIMO) team.
If selected, you will play an essential role in WMATA's ongoing indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) project management, construction management, and general engineering and architecture task order management oversight which includes over 250 active task orders. These task orders support the $2.1 Billion average annual capital program as well as numerous other departments across WMATA.
The Assistant Office Engineer will help to support the task order lifecycle by reviewing contracts, schedules, and invoices, as well as providing procurement support on both project management, construction management, and general engineering and architecture task orders. They will also work with a cross-functional team of project management specialists, scope writers, estimators, and procurement support leads (WMATA employees and consultants), who are responsible for task order scope of work development, cost estimates, procurement functions, as well as project execution and closeout support.
The successful candidate should have exceptional communication and customer service skills; should be proactive with the ability to prioritize work and handle multiple assignments simultaneously; should have the ability to monitor cost and schedule obligations; should thrive on building teamwork across diverse groups of people; and should be creative and able to think on their feet in a fast paced environment.
Come and build upon your project and construction management experience to scale up WMATA's engineering and operations programs. This position reports to the Assistant Project Manager - Task Orders.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- in lieu of Bachelor's Degree, a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of demonstrated experience in large scale construction management or project management programs (in addition to experience stated below) will be considered.
Experience
- At least three (3) years of progressive experience in large scale project management, construction management or engineering programs.
Certification/Licensure
- RWP Level 1 within 90 days of hire
Preferred
- Experience as a decision-making member of the construction management or project management team.
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.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Office Engineer, Project Planning performs administrative and technical support activities in the project management, construction management, and/or design management offices of the CAPD department. The incumbent supports the oversight and management of engineering and construction projects. Performs varied administrative office functions, maintains contract records, plans and specifications, and related engineering and administrative records. Works under direction of the Project Manager or the Assistant Project Manager who reviews work on the basis of daily informal contacts, reports and conferences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains full familiarity with plans, specifications, construction schedules and, consultant, supplier, vendor, and/or contractor's plans on assigned contracts, Project Management Plans, and current safety regulations. Demonstrates full knowledge of the contractor's obligations and Authority Representative or COTR responsibilities with respect thereto. Disseminates information to office and field office staff, as required, to keep all pertinent Authority personnel accurately informed of relevant matters.
- Establishes and maintains job record files for assigned projects per established procedures.
- Reviews consultant, supplier, vendor, and/or contractor's progress schedules and maintains current, marked-up copies of such schedules. Coordinates schedules and progress reviews with Scheduling Engineers, contractor's representatives, Authority Representative or COTR, and others as required. Prepares and distributes schedules and progress reports based upon projected and actual completion dates for assigned contracts.
- Assists the Authority Representative, COTR, or designee in reviewing contractor's claims determining merit of claims, and negotiating cost and/or time adjustments based upon such claims. Prepares change orders and contract modifications. Assists Estimating Engineers in preparing cost and/or time estimates for pending change orders and contract modifications.
- Reviews consultant, supplier, vendor, and/or contractor's submittal of shop and working drawings and material samples and distributes as required. Returns submittals to the contractor with appropriate comments and approval status. Disseminates information pertaining to submittal to the field and office staff, as required.
- Processes incoming and outgoing correspondence to include, but not limited to, designating incoming items for action, information, distribution, and records filing; prepares routine and complex outgoing correspondence for the Authority Representative's or COTR's signature.
- Reviews contract drawings and specifications marked up by the contractor to reflect as-built conditions. Maintains conformed copies of project documents and keeps Authority Representatives or COTR informed of the status of such documents.
- Calculates or reviews consultant, supplier, vendor, and/or contractor's certified payrolls, pay quantities, verifies work completed, and seeks agreement with contractor on amount due before preparing pay estimate request. Prepares pay estimate request packages with all pertinent back up, including Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) compliance documentation, if necessary.
- Assists the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Construction Engineer in coordinating activities with field and office staff, contractor's representatives, and public agencies and others, as required.
- Compiles from field and office staff, input deficiency lists, work lists, and punch lists according to daily inspection by field staff and Substantial Completion Inspections results. Prepares turnover and close-out documentation, including the final pay estimate, in accordance with established procedures.
- Prepares agenda for project progress-review meetings and prepares meeting minutes.
- Reviews requests from consultant, supplier, vendor, and/or contractor for approval of proposed subcontractors and advises Authority Representatives or COTR thereto. Ensures administrative requirements are complied with regarding subcontractor approval.
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
- Website
- http://www.wmata.com/
- Location
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600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US
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