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Manager, Engineering Civil / Environmental

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Dec 11, 2021

Job Details

This is supervisory and managerial engineering and design and construction work, which supports the Authority's Metrorail and Metrobus development programs. The incumbent in this job is in charge of engineering efforts which related to the design of systems and resolution of field installation problems, as well as review of quality control in design submittals from construction contractors. The incumbent has extensive latitude for independent judgment and action within Authority regulation and guidelines. Incumbent reports to Senior Program Manager, Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline is required. A minimum of eight (8) years of extensive, progressively more responsible and diversified experience in managing and administering large-scale engineering and construction programs to include experience in technical management, systems integration, and successful, related supervisory experience is required. Or, an equivalent combination of post-high school education and a minimum of ten (10) years of extensive, progressively more responsible and diversified experience in managing and administering large-scale engineering and construction programs to include experience in technical management, systems integration, and successful, related supervisory experience is required.

License:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in at least one of the signatory jurisdictions of the WMATA compact (i.e., Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia) is required within one (1) year of acceptance of position for all engineering disciplines except for the specialized disciplines of Train Control and Automatic Fare Collection.

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/Duties:

This is supervisory and managerial engineering design and construction work, which supports the Authority's Metrorail and Metrobus development programs. Employee in this job is in charge of engineering efforts which relate to the design of systems and resolution of field installation problems, as well as review of quality control in design submittals from construction contractors. The employee has extensive latitude for independent judgment and action within Authority regulation and guidelines.

Develops engineering plans, schedules and estimates for the Authority's systems design and construction program; advises and coordinates with various staff within the Authority.

Provides overall direction for the resolution of engineering problems, referred in by other offices in the Authority.

Supervises the work of engineers engaged in design development and supervises the review and approval of design plans, shop drawings, technical analyses and test documentation submitted to assure conformance with contract requirements.

Directs the technical design and constructability reviews of proposed construction contracts and the final review of as-built drawings. Provides staff comments on the needed improvement of contract specification and drawings.

Responds to field construction problems via in-house designs or coordinates with appropriate consultants and section designers. Manages value engineering reviews that delineate the advantages and disadvantages of a contractor's proposals and renders conclusion, recommendations and determination as to merit of the proposals.

Assists Office of General Counsel (COUN) and the Office of Procurement and Material (PRMT) with technical advice pertaining to WMATA construction contracts. Recommends which matters should be taken to court and provides expert witness testimony and similar services when requested.

Prepares draft annual and long-range forecasts for budgetary and other management purposes for the Office.

Prepares or reviews and presents oral and written reports or recommendations as required.

Supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided.

Participates in negotiations with Authority consultants and others, as necessary.

Makes recommendations to senior management on the application of new technology for the Authority's operating systems.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of 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:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing:

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

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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