Facility Construction Manager - Design & Construction

Facility Construction Manager - Design & Construction

The Facility Construction Manager leads multi-disciplinary teams that manage the design and construction of capital improvements and programs.

Essential Functions:

• Leads a technical multi-disciplined team that manages complex planning, design and construction projects such as treatment plants, pumping stations, transmission projects, or other large facilities
• Leads and mentors project team members, some of whom may be at a higher pay grade
• Consults and works with team members from various Commission departments, including senior leadership, in the administration of consultant, architect/engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms
• Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance for corporate policy and technical specifications
• Observes and monitors contractor's work and technical submittals for compliance with contract requirements
• Manages the flow of communication to ensure assigned programs and projects remain on schedule and on goal
• Participates on project teams of others, including management review, re-engineering and policy groups
• Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports regarding significant team, division or institutional issues
• Serves as Commission project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's project manager
• Prepares, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and change orders
• Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT, CPM, bar chart or similar methods
• Develops and implements project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms
• Assists in the development of the capital Improvement and engineering support programs, as well as division and other budgets
• Oversees the work of associate project managers, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and mentoring and coaching roles in general
• Participates in 360 degree staff evaluations pursuant to annual performance reviews, as well as for incentives and compensation initiatives
• Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/Es, contractors, and vendors
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions:

• Serves as acting section manager in their absence
• Substitutes for other facility construction managers when needed
• Performs related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands:

Business casual office environment and field visits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems
• Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams
• Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure, including the development of a strategic project management plan that comprises schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements
• Possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve government agencies, internal staff, the general public and special interest communities
• Proven strong team building, group leadership, program management, and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 6+ years of experience in managing projects that involve multiple engineering disciplines and construction trades
• OR
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in managing projects that involve multiple engineering disciplines and construction trades

Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment or transfer and annually thereafter

Preferences:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Maryland or another state
• PMP certification
• Construction Manager (CM) certification

Salary: $121,724 - $207,259

EEO Statement: AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.