Position Information

Functional TitleProgram Manager - Master Planning and Facility Planning

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction

GradeEG.17

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0095

Number of Vacancies2

Job LevelNon-Management

Job Code

Job Description Summary

Organization NamePlanning

Reports toDivision Manager

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

M-F 8-5

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheProgram Manager – Master Planning and Facility Planningleads cross-functional enterprise-wide project teams managing major water and wastewater planning projects with varying degrees of complexity. Project team membership will be functionally diverse, reflecting the intent and objectives of individual assignments, which may include consultants.

Essential Functions

• Leads and manages complex department-wide programs and initiatives to assure delivery of individual assignments in accordance with established WSSC Water priorities, policies, and procedures

• Forms and leads cross-functional internal project teams to deliver program deliverables

• Works with the WSSC Water internal customers, contractors, consultants, and/or project delivery teams to establish critical quality control, checkpoints

• Leads day-to-day coordination for various project teams and subject matter experts (SMEs), to ensure cross-departmental communication, problem identification, and resolution

• Facilitates all communication between the project teams and WSSC Water Departments

• Prepares or monitors program schedules, metrics, and budget using scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or other methods

• Manages consultants performing all master and facility planning activities

• Conducts internal reviews of the work effort of the consultant(s)

• Serves as the WSSC Water point of contact, interfaces with external stakeholders, and represents the Commission in public meetings with local government agencies, special interest groups and the general public regarding all master and facility planning issues

• Provides project status updates to upper management and other internal stakeholders

• Assists with the consultant selection process to ensure consultants possess the requisite skills and experience

• Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations in the administration of consultant contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms

• Reviews, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and change orders

• Prepares or monitors program schedules, metrics and budget using PERT , CPM , Bar Chart, or other methods

Other Functions

• Conducts post-project review to document lessons learned and provide guidance for future implementation work

• Serves as department project representative equivalent to consultant’s or contractor’s project manager

• Participates on project teams of others, including management review, reengineering, and policy groups

• Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for contractors and vendors

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Position will be in the field and in an office environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of managing the planning, design and construction of civil/environmental engineering programs and projects

• Working knowledge of the operation and/or maintenance of water/sewer systems and facilities

• Ability to manage and supervise large, complex planning, design and construction projects and/or programs ranging in value of over $20M

• Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, methods and practices in the field of civil/environmental engineering related to water and wastewater systems

• Basic knowledge of budgeting and financial management

• Ability to effectively direct the work of project team members engaged in a variety of activities and major projects

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Divisions, external agencies, elected officials, and the public

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, regarding complex technical and administrative matters

• Ability to work independently with strong negotiating, problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to senior management

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field

• 7+ years of water, wastewater, or storm water project management experience with business and technical professionals in planning, design, construction, construction management, project management, or program management to include the delivery of strategy and innovation programs, capital projects, or related project management experience

• 2+ years of experience managing large, complex projects

Additional Requirements

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

• Possession of a valid driver license with no points and the ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

Preferences

• Graduate level course work in engineering, project management, or related field

• Experience with planning design, construction, operation and/or maintenance of water and wastewater systems and facilities

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland

Salary$131,858 - $224,515

Posting Detail Information

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.

Close Date12/04/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 11/13/24

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Letter of Recommendation 1