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Assistant Project Manager-Vehicles

Job ID:

240721

Location:

MD-Metro Bldg New Carrollton

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

12/06/2024

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12/15/2024

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Planning or a related field.

• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a High School Diploma and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in vehicle engineering, testing, components /sub-system design, planning, transit vehicle manufacturing, reviewing and drafting technical documentation and transit vehicle project management may be considered

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in transit vehicle engineering, to include vehicle testing and one or more of the following: design, project planning, or vehicle inspection and;

• Three (3) years related transit vehicle project management experience (preferably in the transit or rail industry); effectively negotiating with outside contractors/ consultants; and supervising a professional engineering and other technical staff.

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• Experience working with Federal Oversight Authorities (e.g. FTA)

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager in the planning, scheduling and controlling of preliminary and final designs, manufacturing/overhaul, equipment procurement, and operational planning for major transit vehicle procurement projects within and /or impacting Authority. The incumbent supervises and coordinates the inspection and technical work performance of technical staff, following Authority policies, departmental guidelines and procedures and referring exceptions to the Project Manager and/or Senior Program Manager.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the review of scope of work (SOW) and technical specifications for design review with Engineering Services consultants for transit vehicles procurement.

• Participates in the Conceptual Design Review, Preliminary Design Review and Final Design Review phase of the project to provide critical input and make sure the project is commencing within the technical specification and contract requirements.

• Reviews and analyzes deign drawings, letter submittals, inspection and test results in order to provide timely approval and feedback to the project team.

• Facilitates the oversite management of contractors by participating in field inspections, providing reports and mitigating potential reliability and safety issues.

• Attends or conducts meetings including project coordination meetings to ensure effective project control. Prepares project-related correspondence to consultant, contractors, partnering Authority departments and outside agencies.

• Develops or obtains engineering and administrative data of the project for planning, scheduling and project control purposes.

• Provides technical support for testing and commissioning of transit vehicles and associated subsystems at various stages of the project.

• Provide oversite for warranty support and review vehicles warranty activities.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment

• Personal interview

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.