Position Information
Functional TitleManager, Facility Design & Construction
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction
GradeEG.17
FLSA StatusExempt
Requisition Number26-0006
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelSection Manager
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
Organization NameFacility Design & Construction
Reports toDivision Manager, Facility Design & Construction
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Hybrid telework schedule available.
Position LocationLaurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
This position is open to current WSSC Water employees only.
TheManager, Facility Design & Constructionleads multi-disciplinary teams managing very difficult and complex construction projects including new maintenance depots, major systems replacements, jet truck garages, and other major capital projects ranging from $20M-$100M+ in construction value.
Essential Functions
Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
Leads a team managing very complex, difficult and visible planning, design and construction projects such as treatment plants, pumping stations, filtration plants, or other major facilities
Provides coaching, work assignments, and general supervision of project managers assigned to the unit
Leads and mentors team and section members
Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations, including senior leadership in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms
Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications
Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E's, contractors and vendors
Participates on project teams of others, including management review, reengineering and policy Divisions
Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on significant Team, Division, Section or Commission issues
Serves as Commission project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's Project Manager
Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders
Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT , CPM , Bar Chart, or other methods
Develops and implements project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms
Assists in the development of the capital improvement and engineering support programs, and other budgets
Serves as the Commission's representative in public meetings with local government agencies, special interest divisions and the general public
Supervises the work of facility construction managers, associate project managers, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and in general mentoring and tutorial roles
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
Serves as Acting Facility Design & Construction Division Manager as needed
Substitutes for other project management managers as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Position is conducted in the field and office.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management and environmental engineering
Ability to manage large, complex planning, design and construction projects and/or programs ranging in construction value of $20 million to over $100 million
Ability to coach and supervise a section of subordinate project managers responsible for a total of 15-20 projects
Ability to organize and lead cross functional team in the development of a strategic project management plan encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements
Ability to effectively access and involve other agencies, internal staff, the general public and special interest communities
Ability to demonstrate team building, division management, project management; strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking
Ability to summarize complex issues and effectively present them to a non-engineering audience
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
7+ years experience in the practice of design and/or construction project management,
3+ years design or construction experience with water/wastewater projects and experience in design or construction contract administration
OR
High School diploma or equivalent
11+ years of responsible experience in the practice of design and/or construction project management
3+ years design or construction experience with water/wastewater projects and experience in design or construction contract administration
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
Preferences
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Maryland
Certification as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute ( PMI ) or certification as a Construction Manager by the Construction Management Association of America ( CMAA )
Supervisory experience
SalaryStarting at $135,813
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date08/07/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
This position is open to current WSSC Water employees only.
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Eligible applicants will be reviewed after 8/7/25.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Are you a current WSSC employee?
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?
Yes
No
Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Letter of Recommendation 1
