Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery LFDC-

Senior Program Manager, CIP Project Delivery

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.

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 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 George's 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 day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Owner's 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:
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