Manager – Facilities Program Management
DC Water
Manager – Facilities Program Management
DC Water
Provides drinking water and wastewater services
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
| Job Title: | Manager, Facilities Program Management | Job Code: | OA0420 |
| Supervises Directly: | Yes | ||
| New or Revised: | Revised | Regular or At-Will: | At-Will |
| Date Last Revised: | 6/22/2026 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Non-Union | |
Division Department | Administration Facilities-Central Administration | Salary Schedule: | Non-Union Salary Range |
| Cost Center Code: | 204000 | Grade: | NU18 |
| Essential Position: | Yes | Reports To: | Director, Facilities Management |
| EEO Code: | Officials and Administrators | Work Format | Hybrid |
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
The Manager, Facilities Program Management coordinates and manages the work of professional engineering consulting firms, either directly or using core staff of DC Water supervisors. Provides program policy direction, and quality and cost control of both the outsource work and activities of in-house personnel.
Provides program policy direction and management for non-process facilities capital improvement programs.
Provides program policy direction and management for DC Water non-process facilities space planning using outsourced and in-house resources.
Provides direction for quality and cost control for outsourced and in-house work.
Manages and coordinates (directly or through DC Water staff) work of numerous professional engineering consultants.
Ensures that contractors and consultants meet all requirements concerning construction scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, and records.
Ensures construction contractors comply with the contract requirements, mediates any impasses with the contractor.
Prepares regular and special reports; consults with management to develop long-range plans and budgets; tracks expenditures to ensure compliance with budget constraints.
Provides liaison between staff activities and upper management within the Department; between Facilities and other DC Water entities, and between DC Water and outside entities including but not limited to DCRA, SHPO, CFA, NPS and other permitting agencies.
Directs activities of engineers, technicians, and administrative personnel engaged in the management, inspection, and administration of projects to construct, enlarge, or modify non-process facilities. Establishes and enforces construction standards and quality control methods.
Ensures that all construction activities, commissioning, and facility start-up activities are conducted so as to minimize the impact to customers and to ongoing system operations.
Oversees, reviews, and recommends approval of all change orders, work change directive, and claim negotiations with construction contractors and consultants.
Collaborates and coordinates with the Facilities Management team and/or DC Water’s incident management team to support emergency response activities for Facilities operations and other DC Water departments
Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides daily planning and administration, directly or through subordinates, in the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel within the branch.
Key Working Relationships: Interacts with officials throughout the Authority, other government and outside entities, and private consultants and contractors.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
| Required Experience: |
Seven (7) years of progressive experience in non-process facilities management, to include five (5) years of experience in supervising professional staff in design or construction and managing non-process facilities consulting contracts. |
| Minimum Education Requirements: |
| Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related engineering/architecture field from an accredited college or university |
| Required Skills: |
| Leadership skills |
| Interpersonal skills |
| Verbal and written communication skills |
| Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills |
Utilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.). |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
A DC Professional Engineering License (DC PE) or a DC Architect’s License is required at the time of hire or the ability to obtain a license by reciprocity within 6 months of the hire date. |
| Required Languages: |
| English |
| Physical Requirements: |
| General office conditions. |
| Some site visits will require access to facilities equipment operational areas, grounds, and roofs. |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| N/A |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| N/A |
| Preferred Skills: |
| Oracle, Unifier, Maximo, SharePoint |
Preferred Licenses and Certifications: |
| Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, International Facilities Management Association (IFMA – or equivalent) Facilities Management certification |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities.”
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please
email [email protected].
Minimum Salary: $145,000
Maximum Salary: $165,000
DC Water provides water and sewer services to Washington, DC, handling the collection, treatment, and distribution of drinking water and the treatment and management of wastewater. Its products and services work through a network of water mains, pumping stations, treatment plants, and sewer infrastructure to deliver clean drinking water and protect the environment by treating wastewater before releasing it back to the environment. The company emphasizes its team of thoughtful leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators who work to solve environmental challenges in the nation’s capital. Unlike many private utility competitors, DC Water operates as a public utility focused on serving residents and the city, prioritizing reliability, safety, and environmental stewardship. The company’s goal is to provide dependable water services while addressing environmental challenges and protecting public health in Washington, DC.
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