Facility Construction Manager

Position Information

Functional TitleFacility Construction Manager

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction

GradeEG.16

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0242

Number of Vacancies2

Job LevelManagement

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

Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Facility Construction Manager leads 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 (water/wastewater plants, pumping stations, storage and transmission facilities, and rehabilitation projects). A Facility Construction Manager has the responsibility for the design and construction phases of a project, serving as the primary point-of-contact for contract administration and project management activities. Project team membership will be functionally diverse that involves multiple engineering disciplines and senior level operations staff, reflecting the intent and objectives of individual projects. Capital improvements will often include new and expanded biological and chemical treatment processes; design and construction of major structures; medium and high voltage electrical equipment and systems; complex mechanical equipment and systems to facilitate process flow and treatment; instrumentation and control systems; and various support initiatives for upgrades and expansion at WSSC Water process facilities.

Essential Functions

• Leads a technical multi-disciplined team that manages complex planning, design and construction projects such as treatment plants, pumping stations, transmission projects, or other large facilities

• Leads and mentors project team members, some of whom may be at a higher pay grade

• 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

• 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, reengineering 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 Associate Project Managers, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and mentoring and coaching roles in general

• Participates in 360 degree staff evaluations pursuant to annual performance reviews, as well as for incentives and compensation initiatives

• Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/Es, contractors and vendors

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• 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

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

• 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 date

• 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

WSSC Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Reasonable Accommodations: WSSC Water provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact us View email address on click.appcast.io

Close Date07/02/2026

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