Senior Program Manager, Potomac Interceptor (26-CR)

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Washington, AR - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locationsand responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Senior Program Manager Potomac Interceptor

Job Code:

P0641

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

1/8/2026

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Department Name and Division:

Clean Rivers-Central Administration; Engineering

Salary Schedule:

Non-Union Salary Range

Cost Center Code:

800000

Grade:

NU18

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Director Clean Rivers

EEO Code:

Professionals

Work Format

Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Senior Program Manager Potomac Interceptor assists in managing the planning design and construction of the rehabilitation and improvement of the Potomac Interceptor (PI). The PI is a critical interceptor approximately fifty-four miles long ranging from thirty-six to ninety-six diameter. It conveys flow from Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in Virginia and Montgomery County in Maryland to the District of Columbias s sewer system for treatment at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Pant. The incumbent is expected to carry out assignments independently to include interpreting policies and regulations and coordinating work with others. Methodology and approaches to solving problems are regularly determined by the incumbent.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties within the scope of the practice of engineering will be performed under the responsible charge of a District of Columbia licensed PE as defined in D.C. Official Code Section 472853.131. Scope of practice for engineers:

For the purposes of this part the term practice of engineering means the application of special knowledge of the mathematical physical and engineering sciences and the methods of engineering analysis and design in the performance of services and creative work including consultation investigation expert technical testimony evaluation planning design and design coordination of engineering works and systems planning the use of land and water performing engineering surveys and studies and the review of construction for the purpose of monitoring compliance with drawings and specifications in connection with any utilities structures buildings machines equipment processes work systems projects and industrial or consumer products or equipment of a control systems communications mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic or thermal nature that may involve safeguarding life health or property and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning progress and completion of any engineering services.

  • Manages consultants including overseeing scope schedule and budget.

  • Conducts site visits to document the progress of projects and to ensure compliance with released for construction design documentation.

  • Reviews documents received from program consultants for quality control and compliance with requirements and the scope of work for the Potomac Interceptor.

  • Monitors the program consultants efforts to identify and mitigate potential sources of project delays during the construction phase.

  • Reviews project change orders work change directives and cost estimates and identifies and recommends corrective actions to technical problems that arise during design and construction.

  • Reviews construction sequencing and safety plans received from contractors and identifies potential risks and their impact on project schedules.

  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships:This position has significant interactions with outside contractors and consultants and with other DC Water departments.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive project management experience design and construction management of large diameter sewer systems.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree in civil or environmental engineering or related degree from an accredited college/university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) curriculum or ABET equivalent

Required Skills:

Understanding of sanitary engineering principles and practices for sewer planning design and construction

Understanding how to plan and design sewer systems or provide construction management of such projects

Understanding the techniques and procedures to managing consultants including overseeing scope schedule and budget

Proficiency using a personal computer to include a current knowledge of professional engineering software is required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Well-developed management skills including effective delegation of work and performance management is required.

Exceptional attention to detail is required.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

A DC Professional Engineering License (PE) is required at the time of hire or the ability to obtain a license by reciprocity within 6 months of hire date.

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions. Field work is subject to:

  • Indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or extreme hot temperatures.

  • Noise and hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

  • Atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes odors dust mists gases or poor ventilation or to exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Sewer system planning design and construction experience

Experience managing consultants
Managing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance such as environmental assessments
Experience with planning large diameter sewer bypass pumping systems
Experience working with third parties to obtain right of ways and permits for construction

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

Alternate project delivery experience such as design-building construction manager at risk (CMAR) progressive design-build (PDB) or similar is desirable

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

  • Take pride in your provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

  • Connect to a strong we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

  • Be your true are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

  • Build your skills and career are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to

perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please

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Manager

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