Manager, Engineering

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Plus, a minimum five (5) years of experience in managing and administering large scale engineering and/or construction projects to include supervisory and/or management experience

Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) years of extensive, progressive and diversified experience in managing and administering large-scale engineering and construction programs to include experience in technical management, systems integration, and successful, related supervisory experience

Certification/Licensure

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued from the jurisdiction of residence

Preferred

• Education
  • Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
• Certification/Licensure
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in at least one of the signatory jurisdictions of the WMATA compact (i.e., Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia) is required within one (1) year of acceptance of position for all engineering disciplines.

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation:

• In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

Job Summary

The Manager, Engineering is supervisory and managerial engineering design and construction work, which supports the Authority's vertical transportation development programs. The employee oversees engineering efforts which relate to the design of systems and resolution of field installation problems, as well as review of quality control in design submittals from construction contractors.

Essential Functions

• Develops engineering plans, schedules and estimates for the Authority systems design and construction program; advises and coordinates with various staff within the Authority.
• Provides overall direction for the resolution of engineering problems, referred in by other offices in the Authority.
• Supervises the work of engineers engaged in design development and supervises the review and approval of design plans, shop drawings, technical analyses, and test documentation submitted to assure conformance with contract requirements.
• Directs the technical design and constructability reviews of proposed construction contracts and the final review of as-built drawings; provides staff comments on the needed improvement of contract specifications and drawings.
• Responds to field construction problems via in-house designs or coordinates with appropriate consultants and section designers; manages value engineering reviews that delineate the advantages and disadvantages of a contractor's proposals and renders conclusions, recommendations and determinations as to merit of the proposals.
• Assists the Office of General Counsel (COUN) and the Office of Procurement and Material (PRMT) with technical advice pertaining to WMATA construction contracts. Recommends which matters should be taken to court and provides expert witness testimony and similar services when requested.
• Prepares draft annual and long-range forecasts for assigned engineering group.
• Prepares or reviews and presents oral and written reports or recommendations as required.
• Supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided.
• Participates in negotiations with Authority consultants and others, as necessary.
• Makes recommendations to senior management on the application of new technology for the Authority's operating systems.

Other Functions

• Operates Authority vehicle between work locations to perform job duties as required.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.