Senior Program Manager, Potomac Interceptor - (26-CR-800000-037)

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.

General

Job Title:

Senior Program Manager, Potomac Interceptor

Job Code:

P0641

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

1/8/2026

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Department Name and Division: 

Clean Rivers-Central Administration; Engineering

Salary Schedule: 

Non-Union Salary Range

Cost Center Code:   

800000

Grade:

NU18

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Director, Clean Rivers

EEO Code:

Professionals

Work Format

Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

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.

Role Description:

The Senior Program Manager, Potomac Interceptor assists in managing the planning, design and construction of the rehabilitation and improvement of the Potomac Interceptor (PI). The PI is a critical interceptor, approximately fifty-four miles long ranging from thirty-six to ninety-six diameter. It conveys flow from Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in Virginia and Montgomery County in Maryland to the District of Columbia’s ’s sewer system for treatment at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Pant. The incumbent is expected to carry out assignments independently, to include interpreting policies and regulations and coordinating work with others. Methodology and approaches to solving problems are regularly determined by the incumbent.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties within the scope of the practice of engineering will be performed under the responsible charge of a District of Columbia licensed PE as defined in D.C. Official Code Section 47–2853.131. Scope of practice for engineers: 

For the purposes of this part, the term “practice of engineering” means the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences and the methods of engineering analysis and design in the performance of services and creative work including consultation, investigation, expert technical testimony, evaluation, planning, design and design coordination of engineering works and systems, planning the use of land and water, performing engineering surveys and studies, and the review of construction for the purpose of monitoring compliance with drawings and specifications, in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects, and industrial or consumer products, or equipment of a control systems, communications, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or thermal nature, that may involve safeguarding life, health, or property, and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning, progress, and completion of any engineering services.

• Manages consultants including overseeing scope, schedule and budget.

   

• Conducts site visits to document the progress of projects and to ensure compliance with released for construction design documentation.

   

• Reviews documents received from program consultants for quality control and compliance with requirements and the scope of work for the Potomac Interceptor.

   

• Monitors the program consultants’ efforts to identify and mitigate potential