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Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery (26-LFDC)


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
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 CIP Project DeliveryJob Code:P0646
Supervise Directly:No
New or Revised:NewRegular or At-Will:At-Will
Date Last Revised:6/4/2026Exempt or Non-Exempt:Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:Union/ Non-Union:Non-Union

Division

Department

Engineering

Varies

Salary Schedule:Non-Union Salary Range
Cost Center Code: VariesGrade:18
Essential Position:NoReports To:Varies
EEO Code:ProfessionalsWork FormatHybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 21.3 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater services. DC 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 Virginia.We 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 CIP Project Delivery will be accountable for contract oversight management administration and technical direction for multiple concurrent AE Construction and Collaborative Delivery contracts. The position may serve as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Engineering CIP Projects and/or Lifecycle Project Manager for various/multiple Collaborative Project Delivery (CPD) projects. The position may have additional responsibility to manage and coach Project Management staff assigned to support the day-to-day compliance with the contract terms and conditions. The position is expected to carry out assignments independently to include interpreting policies and regulations and coordinating work with others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

  • Provides contract management oversight as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Architectural or Engineering (AE) Construction and Collaborative Delivery contracts.

  • Monitors and reports on planning design and construction project schedules budgets purchase order sufficiency and invoicing and take corrective actions to comply with established standards and SOP when necessary.

  • Manages contract deliverables for quality and accuracy.

  • Manages the Owners Advisor (OA) and lifecycle Project Manager assigned by Program Management to support collaborative delivery contracts.

  • Assists the Contracting Officer with Claims and Disputes Management.

  • Manages the timely preparation and approval of contract modifications (e.g. Change Orders and Supplemental Agreements) in accordance with DC Water standards.

  • Prepares consultant/contractor performance evaluation.

  • Develops strategies for continuous improvements change management and work with staff to implement policy and procedural changes.

  • Responsible for the project management for overall project controls including planning project/contract status reporting cost quality and schedule management.

  • Manages internal and/or external matrixed Project Management and Program Management consultant staff assigned to the contract from concept through construction closeout.

  • Provides appropriate technical direction in the administration of assigned contract(s) and will coordinate with engineer of record (EOR) for all design changes to the plans and specifications as applicable.

  • Reviews standards for design and participates in the development of new standards.

  • Provides technical guidance in interpreting codes standards and contract documents.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

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.

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 7 years of progressive engineering experience related to contract management and administration and CIP planning design construction projects management of budget schedules resources.
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 engineering design of major water sewer and wastewater treatment facilities.
Knowledge withconstruction 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 engineering software applications.
Experience with Project Management practices and PMI principles.
Written and Verbal Communication
Engineering Design and Review
Construction Inspection
Managing Consultants including overseeing scope schedule and budget
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 or ability to obtain a license by reciprocity within 6 months of hire date.
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 besubject to noise and to hazards from a variety of 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
Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Electrical engineering works involving the design operation modeling and analysis of water system facilities contract and construction management of water projects or a closely related field.
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.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Associate DBIA Certification
Preferred Skills & Proficiency Levels
Knowledge of regulatory developments new technology and current trends in water systems design.
Project Management
Contract Management
Financial Acumen
Cross-functional Collaboration

*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 work.We 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 culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

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

  • Build your skills and career path.We 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC