Facility Construction Manager (General Services)

Facility Construction Manager (General Services) Posting Details Position Information Functional Title Facility Construction Manager (General Services) Recruitment Category Type Standard Functional Category General Services Grade EG.16 FLSA Status Exempt Requisition Number 26-0265 Number of Vacancies 2 Job Level Staff Job Code N/A Job Description Summary Organization Name Sustainability & Support Services Reports to Section Manager 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 Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Location Laurel 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 (WSSC Building Facilities, New Construction and Renovations). 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 Design and construction of new building facilities, renovation of existing building facilities, low, medium and high voltage facilities, and various support initiatives for upgrades and expansion as WSSC facilities. Job incumbent works under the general direction of a Section Manager with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making in implementing a broad range of difficult engineering and construction management assignments. The Facility Construction Manager is distinguished from the Project Manager by the increased level of responsibility for project and program delivery, i.e. planning, engineering and construction management; the number and diversity of high-level subject matter experts on project teams; the number of contractors and multiple building trades involved in the projects; and by the multi-disciplined nature, scope complexity, facility operations coordination, and size of project assignments. Essential Functions Leads a technical, multi‑disciplinary team responsible for managing complex planning, design, and construction projects—including large office buildings, depots, warehouses, laboratories, fleet garages, and other facilities that support WSSC Water's service delivery. Collaborates with personnel across multiple WSSC Water departments, including senior leadership, to manage architect/engineer (A/E), and construction contracts, along with their associated procurement processes. Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance for WSSC Water policies and technical specifications Observes and monitors Consultants and 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 budget. Compiles data and produces reports with findings and recommended actions on key Team, Division, or organizational issues. Serves as WSSC Water's project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's Project Manager Prepares, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and change orders Prepares and 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, project coordinators, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and mentoring and coaching roles in general Participates in 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 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 in execution of a project. 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 Working knowledge of Office 365, AutoCAD, and/or Revit, and/or Rhino or equivalent computed aided design software, Primavera Project Planner and/or Microsoft Project scheduling software. 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.

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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 07/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants