Capital Program Manager - Military Veterans

Job Description

Department Marketing Statement:

Join a dynamic team at the heart of WMATA's capital planning and program development initiatives. As a member of the Office of Capital Planning Management, part of the Department of Planning and Performance, you will lead efforts to identify and prioritize the needs of a diverse portfolio of projects. Metros Capital Improvement Program is a multi-billion-dollar annual initiative focused on improving and maintaining Metros assets, essential for providing safe and reliable Metro services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining how the extensive portfolio of capital construction and state-of-good-repair needs are identified, justified, and prioritized for inclusion in the capital program. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the agency to establish a comprehensive process that ensures the Authority invests in the proper needs at the right time.

This is a non-technical role, and we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in transit and/or construction, specifically relating to project scopes, budgets, and scheduling. The incumbent will also need to manage and direct the work of professional and technical staff and possess the communication skills necessary to coordinate with various program stakeholders internally and externally. Strong written and oral communication skills, financial analysis expertise, and critical thinking abilities are essential.

General Hybrid work Statement:

General Hybrid Work Statement:

This opportunity is a hybrid opportunity allowing for flexibility between virtual and in-person work subject to the Authority's telework policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, public administration, management or related discipline
  • In lieu of a bachelors degree, a High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in financial or program management, budgeting, engineering or public administration, transportation and/or transit management, project management or a related field

Experience

• A minimum of six (6) years of program or project management, budgeting, or public administration, and/or project management experience

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• Transportation Experience
• Capital Program Experience

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.

SUMMARY

The Capital Program Manager is responsible for managing the planning, programming, budgeting, project controls, scheduling, coordination, and oversight of a broad range of projects and programs in the Authority's capital program consistent with organizational goals and planning objectives. The Capital Program Manager further exercises discretion and independent judgment in meeting goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures optimal integration of projects into the capital plan to achieve the agency's goals utilizing available funding and other resources. Performs long-range planning, leads project and program implementation efforts through project, program and policy development.
• Develops budgets, schedules and forecasts in conjunction with office directors, project managers, planners and others that accurately represent logical, rational processes and outcomes. Monitors, reviews and analyzes progress and the achievement of milestones and stated goals.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for evaluating and monitoring the progress and status of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and other capital programs and projects. Develops reports and reporting procedures that provide for the acquisition and analysis of relevant data, presented in a manner and medium that result in timely, clear, accurate information of high utility. These analyses and reporting processes must include quality control mechanisms that strongly enhance the reliability and accuracy of the information presented.
• Plans and directs the preparation of status reports for the CIP and other capital programs, in coordination with appropriate departments. Including accrual analyses, fiscal adjustments, yearly fiscal operating and capital budgets, staffing levels, and organizational configurations, and assess impacts and results.
• Assists in establishing departmental performance goals, measures, management objectives and reports and provides professional support and guidance to office staff.
• Responsible for advising senior management of the status of all CIP and capital projects, including progress, scheduling and financial status; identifying problem areas as well as recommending solutions to resolve the problems, including the review and initiation of requests for capital reprogramming actions.

The functions 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.