PACO Group, Inc.
Assistant Project Manager - WMATA
PACO Group, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Summary
PACO Group, Inc. seeks motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Managers to join our team in support of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile, complex transit construction projects that enhance mobility, safety, and reliability across the region. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting project leadership throughout all phases of the project lifecycle—from planning and design through execution, monitoring, and close-out.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate review of scope of work for consultant-prepared final designs; prepare independent cost estimates and negotiate consultant contracts.
Direct and manage consultants during design and planning phases, reviewing drawings, specifications, and life-cycle costs; oversee technical reviews of shop and working drawings.
Confer with contractors, consultants, and WMATA officials regarding plans, specifications, costs, and work coordination.
Analyze and negotiate design and construction change orders, claims, and supplemental agreements with consultants and contractors.
Recommend and review adjustments to contractor schedules, ensuring project completion within established timeframes; prepare activity reports documenting project changes.
Develop and manage engineering and administrative data to support project planning, scheduling, and control; monitor design costs and schedules for assigned sections.
Obtain WMATA operating department approvals for final designs and construction documents; organize consultant presentations at key submittal stages.
Conduct field inspections to ensure construction activities comply with plans, specifications, cost, safety, and reliability requirements; implement engineering solutions to address field issues.
Maintain and review construction records, reports, and staff documentation for effective project control.
Supervise and mentor staff, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work to meet quality standards; develop organizational structures and work plans.
Lead and participate in construction and project meetings to ensure effective coordination and control.
Prepare correspondence, staff summaries, and budget information to support procurement and project administration.
Act as Project Manager as needed, providing leadership and oversight for major capital projects.
Promote and uphold WMATA’s safety policies and procedures, fostering a positive safety culture and encouraging reporting of safety concerns in alignment with the Agency Safety Plan and Safety Management System.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical), Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning, or related field.
Experience & Certifications
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in transit/rail, contractor negotiations, or supervision of engineering/trade/technical staff.
Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Level 2 certification within 6 months of hire.
Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Procore, and financial management software (e.g., PeopleSoft).
Knowledge of construction project management principles, practices, and techniques.
Strong understanding of technical, contractual, and legal documentation.
Skills & Abilities
Expertise in project controls, including Primavera P6 CPM scheduling, cost tracking, and budget management.
Strong skills in contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and interagency coordination.
Proven ability to support capital project delivery in compliance with WMATA, FTA, and local regulations.
Highly organized with advanced time management and multitasking across large, complex projects.
Skilled in risk identification, mitigation strategies, and schedule impact analysis.
Proficient in preparing technical reports, presentations, and documentation for executive and regulatory audiences.
Hourly Rate $55-60/hr; Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
401(k) and Employer Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Assistance
Reporting Hybrid nature; candidate must be local to the DC Metro area; routine and on-call/as-needed.
Employment Type Full-time
Location DC Metro area (Washington, DC)
EEO Statement P A C O Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce— a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management. As an equal opportunity employer, PACO Group, Inc. … [EEO statement continues].
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Key Responsibilities
Coordinate review of scope of work for consultant-prepared final designs; prepare independent cost estimates and negotiate consultant contracts.
Direct and manage consultants during design and planning phases, reviewing drawings, specifications, and life-cycle costs; oversee technical reviews of shop and working drawings.
Confer with contractors, consultants, and WMATA officials regarding plans, specifications, costs, and work coordination.
Analyze and negotiate design and construction change orders, claims, and supplemental agreements with consultants and contractors.
Recommend and review adjustments to contractor schedules, ensuring project completion within established timeframes; prepare activity reports documenting project changes.
Develop and manage engineering and administrative data to support project planning, scheduling, and control; monitor design costs and schedules for assigned sections.
Obtain WMATA operating department approvals for final designs and construction documents; organize consultant presentations at key submittal stages.
Conduct field inspections to ensure construction activities comply with plans, specifications, cost, safety, and reliability requirements; implement engineering solutions to address field issues.
Maintain and review construction records, reports, and staff documentation for effective project control.
Supervise and mentor staff, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work to meet quality standards; develop organizational structures and work plans.
Lead and participate in construction and project meetings to ensure effective coordination and control.
Prepare correspondence, staff summaries, and budget information to support procurement and project administration.
Act as Project Manager as needed, providing leadership and oversight for major capital projects.
Promote and uphold WMATA’s safety policies and procedures, fostering a positive safety culture and encouraging reporting of safety concerns in alignment with the Agency Safety Plan and Safety Management System.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical), Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning, or related field.
Experience & Certifications
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in transit/rail, contractor negotiations, or supervision of engineering/trade/technical staff.
Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Level 2 certification within 6 months of hire.
Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Procore, and financial management software (e.g., PeopleSoft).
Knowledge of construction project management principles, practices, and techniques.
Strong understanding of technical, contractual, and legal documentation.
Skills & Abilities
Expertise in project controls, including Primavera P6 CPM scheduling, cost tracking, and budget management.
Strong skills in contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and interagency coordination.
Proven ability to support capital project delivery in compliance with WMATA, FTA, and local regulations.
Highly organized with advanced time management and multitasking across large, complex projects.
Skilled in risk identification, mitigation strategies, and schedule impact analysis.
Proficient in preparing technical reports, presentations, and documentation for executive and regulatory audiences.
Hourly Rate $55-60/hr; Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
401(k) and Employer Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Assistance
Reporting Hybrid nature; candidate must be local to the DC Metro area; routine and on-call/as-needed.
Employment Type Full-time
Location DC Metro area (Washington, DC)
EEO Statement P A C O Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce— a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management. As an equal opportunity employer, PACO Group, Inc. … [EEO statement continues].
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