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Senior Program Manager, Tunnel Construction - (26-CR-800000-036)

DC Water
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jan 2026

About the role

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, Tunnel Construction

Job Code:

P0639

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

11/3/2024

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:

Senior Manager, Construction

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, Tunnel Construction assists in managing the geotechnical/civil engineering tunnel construction phase of the Authority’s multi-billion dollar 25-year Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan (CSO LTCP), which includes federally enforceable consent decree driven milestones. 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.

 

  • Serves as the geotechnical/civil tunneling  engineer for assessment, planning, design oversight, procurement assistance and construction oversight of the tunnel systems related to CSO LTCP, to include design and construction management and administration for a program consisting of multiple large contracts and large tunneling contracts using multiple project delivery methods; ensures compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations, environmental regulations and standards, and the Authority’s policies and procedures

 

  • Assists the Senior Manager, Construction and other Clean Rivers Staff on program and construction manageme

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