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| Job Title: | Senior Manager Capital Delivery | Job Code: | OA0461 |
| Supervises Directly: | Yes | ||
| New or Revised: | Revised | Regular or At-Will: | At-Will |
| Date: | 11/21/2025 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Non-Union | |
| Department Name and Division: | Wastewater Engineering-Central Administration Engineering | Salary Schedule: | Executive Grade |
| Cost Center Code: | 803000 | Grade: | ESSA |
| Essential Position: | No | Reports To: | Director Wastewater Engineering |
| EEO Code: | Officials and Administrators | Work Format | In-Person |
At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 21.3 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.6 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.
The Senior Manager Capital Delivery will oversee the planning execution and successful completion of complex capital projects related to water and wastewater systems. This role is responsible for managing large-scale projects involving pipelines pump stations wastewater treatment facilities and other critical infrastructure elements. The Senior Manager will ensure that projects meet performance standards adhere to KPIs and align with DC Waters strategic objectives.
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.
Project Management Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the planning execution and successful completion of DC Waters multibillion dollar 10-year capital Improvement program comprising wastewater pump station sanitary sewer and water distribution projects. Projects will be executed primarily with collaborative delivery methods (Progressive Design Build and Construction Manager at Risk).
Monitors project execution risk and manage strategies to mitigate or eliminate risk.
Contract Management Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Management Duties and Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Performs other related duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides daily planning and administration through subordinates in the selection supervision promotion discipline and training of personnel with the branch related to the branchs functional area.
Key Working Relationships:The incumbent interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout DC Water contractors consultants and other government and private agencies when needed.
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 10 years of progressive experience in capital project delivery of water and wastewater facilities to include five (5) years of experience in supervising professional staff in planning design and construction and project management for construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities pumping stations and related facilities. |
Minimum Education Requirements: |
| Bachelors degree in civil / mechanical / structural / electrical engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent. |
Required Skills & Proficiency Levels |
| Knowledge of projectdelivery of major water sewer and wastewater treatment facilities. |
| Knowledge of project management practices and methods. |
| Knowledge of Progressive Design Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) collaborative delivery methods |
| Knowledge of federal local and industry engineering codes and standards. |
| Knowledge of project management software applications. |
| Experience with Project Management practices and PMI principles |
| Written and Verbal Communication |
| Engineering Design and Review |
| Construction Inspection |
| Critical Thinking |
| Problem Solving |
| Teamwork |
| Attention to Detail |
| Microsoft Office including Word Excel Access and PowerPoint |
Required License & Certifications |
| A valid District of Columbia (DC) Professional Engineering License (PE) is required at the time of hire. |
Required Languages & Proficiency Levels: |
| English |
Physical Requirements: |
| Primary duties of this role are performed indoors but the person in this position could be required to conduct field visits that could last several consecutive days. |
| The person in this position may be subject to noise and hazards from various physical conditions. |
| The person in this position may be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes odors dust mist gases or poor ventilation or to exposure to oils or other chemicals on construction sites and at plant locations. |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience |
| Demonstrated experience in project management of major water and wastewater facilities capital projects |
Preferred Education Requirements: |
| Masters degree in civil / mechanical / structural / electrical engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent. |
Preferred Skills & Proficiency Levels |
| Project Management |
| Contract Management |
| Financial Acumen |
| Cross-functional Collaboration |
Required License & Certifications |
| PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification |
| Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Associate DBIA Certification |
*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.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager