Position Information
Functional TitleFacility Construction Manager
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction
GradeEG.16
FLSA StatusExempt
Requisition Number26-0057
Number of Vacancies2
Job LevelSupervisory
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
Organization NameSustainability & Support Services
Reports toSection Manager
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
7:30am - 4:00pm
Position LocationLaurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheFacility Construction Managerleads cross-functional project teams that manage projects with varying degrees of complexity, principally, including but not limited to, the planning, design, and construction of physical capital assets (new buildings and rehabilitation projects). The Facility Construction Manager is responsible for the design and construction phases of a project, serving as the primary point of contact for contract administration and project management activities.
Essential Functions
Leads a technical multi-disciplined team that manages complex planning, design and construction projects.
Leads and mentors project team members.
Consults and works with team members from various Commission departments, 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 for corporate policy and technical specifications.
Observes and monitors contractor's work and technical submittals for compliance with contract requirements.
Acts as a Construction Manager of the project operating from the construction trailer on a daily basis or as required.
Manages the flow of communication to ensure assigned programs and projects remain on schedule and on goal.
Participates on project teams of others, including management review, re-engineering, and policy groups.
Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports regarding significant Team, Division, or institutional issues.
Serves as Commission project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's Project Manager.
Prepares, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and change orders.
Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT , CPM , Bar Chart, or similar methods.
Develops and implements project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms.
Assists in the development of the Capital Improvement and Engineering Support Programs, as well as Division and other budgets.
Oversees the work of Project Coordinators, inspectors, and support staff both on specific project assignments and mentoring and coaching roles in general.
Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/Es, contractors, and vendors.
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.
Other Functions
Serves as Acting Section Manager in his/her absence.
Substitutes for other Facility Construction Managers, when needed.
Performs related duties as required.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
N/A
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems.
Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams
Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure, including the development of a strategic project management plan that comprises schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements
Possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve government agencies, internal staff, the general public and special interest communities
Proven strong team building, group leadership, program management, and project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
6 years of progressively responsible experience in managing projects that involve multiple engineering disciplines and construction trades
OR
High School diploma or equivalent
10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing projects that involve multiple engineering disciplines and construction trades
Additional Requirements
Working knowledge of Office 365, AutoCAD, and/or Revit, and/or Rhino or equivalent computed aided design software, Primavera Project Planner and/or Microsoft Project scheduling software
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 or transfer and annually thereafter
Preferences
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Maryland or another state
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 )
Salary$121,724 - $207,259
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 Date10/15/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?
Yes
No
Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
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
