Manager, Facilities Program Management (26-FAC)
Washington, AR - USA
Job Summary
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and 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.
| Job Title: | Manager Facilities Program Management | Job Code: | OA0420 |
| Supervises Directly: | Yes | ||
| New or Revised: | Revised | Regular or At-Will: | At-Will |
| Date Last Revised: | 4/10/2026 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Non-Union | |
Division Department | Administration Facilities-Central Administration | Salary Schedule: | Non-Union Salary Range |
| Cost Center Code: | 204000 | Grade: | NU18 |
| Essential Position: | Yes | Reports To: | Director Facilities Management |
| EEO Code: | Officials and Administrators | Work Format | Hybrid |
At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater services. DC 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.
The Manager Facilities Program Management coordinates and manages the work of professional engineering consulting firms either directly or using core staff of DC Water supervisors. Provides program policy direction and quality and cost control of both the outsource work and activities of in-house personnel.
Provides program policy direction and management for non-process facilities capital improvement programs.
Provides program policy direction and management for DC Water non-process facilities space planning using outsourced and in-house resources.
Provides direction for quality and cost control for outsourced and in-house work.
Manages and coordinates (directly or through DC Water staff) work of numerous professional engineering consultants.
Ensures that contractors and consultants meet all requirements concerning construction scheduling progress reporting safety measures and records.
Ensures construction contractors comply with the contract requirements mediates any impasses with the contractor.
Prepares regular and special reports; consults with management to develop long-range plans and budgets; tracks expenditures to ensure compliance with budget constraints.
Provides liaison between staff activities and upper management within the Department; between Facilities and other DC Water entities and between DC Water and outside entities including but not limited to DCRA SHPO CFA NPS and other permitting agencies.
Directs activities of engineers technicians and administrative personnel engaged in the management inspection and administration of projects to construct enlarge or modify non-process facilities. Establishes and enforces construction standards and quality control methods.
Ensures that all construction activities commissioning and facility start-up activities are conducted so as to minimize the impact to customers and to ongoing system operations.
Oversees reviews and recommends approval of all change orders work change directive and claim negotiations with construction contractors and consultants.
Collaborates and coordinates with the Facilities Management team and/or DC Waters incident management team to support emergency response activities for Facilities operations and other DC Water departments
- Performs other related duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides daily planning and administration directly or through subordinates in the selection assignment supervision promotion discipline and training of personnel within the branch.
Key Working Relationships:Interacts with officials throughout the Authority other government and outside entities and private consultants and contractors.
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: |
Seven (7) years of progressive experience in non-process facilities management to include five (5) years of experience in supervising professional staff in design or construction and managing non-process facilities consulting contracts. |
| Minimum Education Requirements: |
| Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college or university |
| Required Skills: |
| Leadership skills |
| Interpersonal skills |
| Verbal and written communication skills |
| Strong analytical planning and organizational skills |
Utilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e. word processing spreadsheets e-mail etc.). |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
Must possess a DC Professional Engineers License at the time of hire. |
| Required Languages: |
| English |
| Physical Requirements: |
| General office conditions. |
| Some site visits will require access to facilities equipment operational areas grounds and roofs. |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| N/A |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| N/A |
| Preferred Skills: |
| Oracle Unifier Maximo SharePoint |
Preferred Licenses and Certifications: |
| Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Internation Facilities Management Association (IFMA or equivalent) Facilities Management 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.
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
Required Experience:
Manager