Program/Project Manager

Program Manager / Project Manager / Construction Manager

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into a diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company's Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

M&J is seeking a Program Manager / Project Manager / Construction Manager to be responsible for developing project documents, such as Invitations for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP) and Statement of Works (SOW) for task orders DECO intends to solicit for their business needs. Additionally, provide engineering support for the maintenance and rehabilitation of WMATA's system. This position ensures the safety, reliability and compliance of all structure assets with engineering standards, WMATA protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements. The engineer plays a key role in maintaining the structural integrity of the Metro system through detailed assessments, issue resolution, and continuous field monitoring.

Based on experience, the salary range for this position is $105,000 - $220,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale rail infrastructure programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement detailed program management plans, including scope, budget, timeline, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to define program requirements and develop detailed project plans.
• Monitor program progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee the integration of various project components, ensuring seamless functionality and alignment with overall program goals.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Prepare and present detailed reports, including program status, financials, construction progress, and risk assessments, to WMATA stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, WMATA policies, and design criteria for rail infrastructure projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, leveraging innovative solutions to enhance program outcomes.
• Conduct site checks, field engineering tasks, and materials testing to monitor progress and ensure quality standards and compliance with WMATA requirements.
• Allocate and manage resources to ensure availability throughout construction projects.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and partners to ensure effective collaboration and delivery of services.
• Facilitate training and support project teams and end-users to ensure optimal project execution.
• Serve as WMATA's representative for assigned task orders, with responsibilities for all phases of the project.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and serve as liaison to WMATA leadership and external agencies.
• Provide technical expertise in reviewing project drawings and designs for projects adjacent to, on, over, or under WMATA property, facilities, and operations.
• Coordinate design reviews for safety, operations, constructability, and compliance with WMATA standards; support development of cost estimates and projections.
• Apply procedures identified in the Adjacent Construction Project Manual to advise WMATA on projects with potential impacts to operations, infrastructure, or safety.
• Review designs for facilities to be owned, operated, and maintained by WMATA to ensure compliance with WMATA Design Criteria, Administrative and Technical Specifications, and Standard Drawings.
• Perform cost analysis and impact assessments to determine potential impacts to WMATA facilities and operations.
• Ensure WMATA facilities and operations are not damaged or impacted during and after project construction.
• Coordinate and manage project schedules as the WMATA Task Manager's assigned point of contact.
• Document engineering processes, maintain detailed records, and construction logs using WMATA's Procore system; submit daily logs in a timely manner.
• Support WMATA VP and/or Task Manager with research, analysis, quality control, scheduling, communications, project controls, and complex scheduling programs.
• On-call SMEs (equivalent to Senior Project Managers) assist with scheduling, task management, and emergency/critical events as needed for the duration of the project.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned by WMATA's Task Manager or Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license for the District of Columbia, Virginia, and/or Maryland.
• Minimum of 10 years of Construction Engineering work experience, including at least 4 years in the rail transit industry; 15+ years of program management experience preferred, with significant experience in large-scale rail infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transit and transportation projects, including at least 3 years working on multiple task order contracts.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale, complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure programs.
• In-depth knowledge of WMATA Design Criteria, Standard Drawings, Administrative and Technical Specifications, and rail infrastructure construction processes.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, project controls (critical path method scheduling, budgetary control systems), and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in contract language development, contract management policies and procedures, and contract change management.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, compliance requirements, and federal procurement regulations related to rail and public infrastructure projects.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour Construction certification within six months of award; successful completion of WMATA's Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification Class within six months of award.
• Availability to visit construction sites outside of business hours when required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365®, Procore®, TILOS® and project management/engineering software tools.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, manage conflict, and lead highly professional personnel independently.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and time management skills.
• Must be highly proficient with Adobe Acrobat and Visio to create drawings and maps.
• Ability to read and understand WMATA rail service maps, power diagrams and train operations, power switching orders, and power outage tags.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMP, or industry-specific certifications are highly desirable.
• Traffic engineering design and maintenance experience with transportation systems (roads, highways, and public transit).

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.