This position leads the safety, reliability, and code compliance of all vertical transportation systems across our portfolio, including elevators, escalators, lifts, and related equipment. Operates under the general supervision of the Division Director of Operations and Maintenance and serves as the department’s primary subject matter expert in vertical transportation.
In this highly visible, complex, and impactful role, the VTS Program Manager oversees a large-scale portfolio that spans multiple agencies, community stakeholders, and capital and maintenance projects. The successful candidate will provide expert technical oversight and guidance to both internal staff and contracted partners, ensuring full conformance with national, state, and local codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage the department’s vertical transportation systems program, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
- Provide expert technical leadership, guidance, and direction to professional, technical, and contractor teams.
- Coordinate maintenance and modernization projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
- Oversee multiple contractors and vendors to achieve measurable and sustainable performance improvements.
- Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets and oversee related financial and procurement activities.
- Prepare and present reports, technical analyses, and program updates for internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify, recommend, and implement program improvements to strengthen compliance, system performance, and long-term safety.
- Strong expertise in vertical transportation systems, including elevators, escalators, and lifts.
- Demonstrated experience managing large and complex maintenance or operations programs.
- Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of applicable national, state, and local codes and safety standards.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present technical information.
- Experience in budget development, financial management, and procurement processes.
Notes: This position is designated as Essential Personnel. This position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and continuity of operations. A flexible working schedule is required and may include on-call and call-back.
The assigned program area for this position is: Vertical Transportation Systems
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Agency: Facilities Management
Location: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIV, 4001 BURKE STATION RD, FAIRFAX (GJ10)