Facility Construction Manager - Design & Construction

Position Information

Functional TitleFacility Construction Manager - Design & Construction

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction

GradeEG.16

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number27-0030

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameFacility Design & Construction

Reports toSection Manager, Facility Engineering & Construction

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

8AM-5PM

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheFacility Construction Managerleads multi-disciplinary teams that manage the design and construction of capital improvements and programs.

Essential Functions

• Leads a technical multi-disciplined team that manages complex planning, design and construction projects

• 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; ensures project compliance with 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 in project teams of others, including management review, re-engineering, and policy groups

• Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on 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 in conjunction with annual performance reviews, as well as 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

• Serves as acting section manager in their absence

• Substitutes for other facility construction managers when needed

• Performs related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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 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 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

• 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

• PMP Certification

• Construction Manager (CM) certification

Salary$125,376 - $213,477

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 at [email protected]

Close Date10/27/2026

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 10/28/26.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• • 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