Manager, Facility Design & Construction

Position Information

Functional Title Manager, Facility Design & Construction Recruitment Category Type Standard Functional Category Engineering & Construction Grade EG.17 FLSA Status Exempt Requisition Number 26-0264 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Level Section Manager Job Code N/A Job Description Summary Organization Name Facility Design & Construction Reports to Division Manager, Facility Design & Construction Full or Part Time Full Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or Temporary Regular Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Telework available 2 days per week.

Position Location Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary This position is open to current WSSC Water employees only.

The Manager, Facility Design & Construction leads multi-disciplinary teams managing very difficult and complex construction projects including new maintenance depots, major systems replacements, jet truck garages, and other major capital projects ranging from $20M-$100M+ in construction value.

Essential Functions

• Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
• Leads a team managing very complex, difficult and visible planning, design and construction projects such as treatment plants, pumping stations, filtration plants, or other major facilities
• Provides coaching, work assignments, and general supervision of project managers assigned to the unit
• Leads and mentors team and section members
• Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations, 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 with corporate policy and technical specifications
• Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E's, contractors and vendors
• Participates on project teams of others, including management review, reengineering and policy Divisions
• Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on significant Team, Division, Section or Commission issues
• Serves as Commission project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's Project Manager
• Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders
• Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT, CPM, Bar Chart, or other methods
• Develops and implements project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms
• Assists in the development of the capital improvement and engineering support programs, and other budgets
• Serves as the Commission's representative in public meetings with local government agencies, special interest divisions and the general public
• Supervises the work of facility construction managers, associate project managers, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and in general mentoring and tutorial roles
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Serves as Acting Facility Design & Construction Division Manager as needed
• Substitutes for other project management managers as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands Position is conducted in the field and office.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management and environmental engineering
• Ability to manage large, complex planning, design and construction projects and/or programs ranging in construction value of $20 million to over $100 million
• Ability to coach and supervise a section of subordinate project managers responsible for a total of 15-20 projects
• Ability to organize and lead cross functional team in the development of a strategic project management plan encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements
• Ability to effectively access and involve other agencies, internal staff, the general public and special interest communities
• Ability to demonstrate team building, division management, project management; strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking
• Ability to summarize complex issues and effectively present them to a non-engineering audience

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 7+ years experience in the practice of design and/or construction project management,
• 3+ years design or construction experience with water/wastewater projects and experience in design or construction contract administration

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 11+ years of responsible experience in the practice of design and/or construction project management
• 3+ years design or construction experience with water/wastewater projects and experience in design or construction contract administration

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
• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Maryland
• 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)
• Supervisory experience

Salary

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 atada@wsscwater.com

Close Date 07/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible candidates will be reviewed after 7/20/26.