Senior Development Manager at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata) in Washington, DC | Kablio

Role

Description

developer selection

joint development

public hearings

stakeholder engagement

design coordination

contract negotiation

Leads developer selection process including drafting solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating key business terms, managing confidential information, and recommending selection.
Develops joint development and land disposition strategy for Metro owned properties.
Represents WMATA at public hearings and meetings with local and Federal governmental agencies, elected officials, property owners, developers, tenants, and design/development professionals.
Builds relationships with public and private sector industry leaders and deepens knowledge and expertise of public/private development, TOD and regional market conditions through engagement with industry associations.
Coordinates the design, construction, funding, contracting and approvals of transit facilities with other WMATA departments and reviews plans and monitors construction.
Oversees a multidisciplinary team of professional staff and design, development, financial and legal consultants to implement all phases of joint development including oversight of the project post-closing.
Negotiates all transaction documents, including joint development agreements, purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, easements, covenants, maintenance agreements, amendments and renegotiations.

Requirements

bachelor's

high school

8 years

3 years

negotiation

project management

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, Architecture, law or a related
Three (3) years of experience supervising technical consultants is required,
A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience involving real estate development, business negotiations, project management, site development/design, entitlements and urban planning
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with four (4) years of experience involving real estate development in required in addition to the below experience
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, Finance, Architecture, Law or a related field
Applicants should have demonstrated success negotiating transactions and agreements with private sector developers and governmental agencies

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

skills and/or behavioral assessment
personal interview
verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
criminal background check
medical examination including drug and alcohol screening (for safety‑sensitive positions)
review of a current motor vehicle report

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal background check required

Company

Overview

WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually.
It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S.
The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area.
MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all.
WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies.
A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations.
Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.

Culture + Values

Recruit, hire and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution
Engagement, empowerment, and recognition: empower employees, promote collaboration, and continuously improve culture
Professional and technical skill development: invest in staff, expand career pathways and develop next‑gen leaders and technical experts
Implement strategic workforce planning to close talent and skill gaps through recruiting, retraining, and upskilling
Establish employee value proposition to position Metro as a great place to work and increase overall satisfaction
Execute succession planning to ensure business continuity and reduce uncertainty among staff
Create performance evaluation framework that supports engagement and recognition
Develop culture‑change strategy to increase engagement across the organization
Create an innovation incubator to foster creativity and reward ideas that improve safety, efficiency, processes, and reduce silos
Develop internal customer‑service strategy to enable better collaboration and boost external customer service

Environment + Sustainability

Transition to 100% zero‑emission bus fleet by 2042 (accelerated from 2045)
Achieve 100% zero‑emission bus purchases by 2027
Have five of nine bus garages equipped for zero‑emission buses by 2031, first garage operational by 2027, all by 2041
Deploy 10 battery‑electric buses by 2024 as part of pilot and evaluation
Construct modern, efficient facilities following LEED standards
Implement solar carports generating clean energy, featuring LED lighting, security cameras and shaded parking
Pilot sustainability calculator in Trip Planner so riders can see carbon‑footprint reduction

Inclusion & Diversity

Recruit and hire a workforce that reflects the community served.
Value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition each person brings.
Respect and value employees, recognizing their essential contributions.
Equal-Opportunity Employer: Consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
Diverse workforce supports world-class transit service.
Ongoing recruitment plans include building diverse candidate pools.

Articles

Procurement and Contracting

Media Relations

MetroAlerts

Role

Description

developer selection

joint development

public hearings

stakeholder engagement

design coordination

contract negotiation

Leads developer selection process including drafting solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating key business terms, managing confidential information, and recommending selection.
Develops joint development and land disposition strategy for Metro owned properties.
Represents WMATA at public hearings and meetings with local and Federal governmental agencies, elected officials, property owners, developers, tenants, and design/development professionals.
Builds relationships with public and private sector industry leaders and deepens knowledge and expertise of public/private development, TOD and regional market conditions through engagement with industry associations.
Coordinates the design, construction, funding, contracting and approvals of transit facilities with other WMATA departments and reviews plans and monitors construction.
Oversees a multidisciplinary team of professional staff and design, development, financial and legal consultants to implement all phases of joint development including oversight of the project post-closing.
Negotiates all transaction documents, including joint development agreements, purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, easements, covenants, maintenance agreements, amendments and renegotiations.

Requirements

bachelor's

high school

8 years

3 years

negotiation

project management

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Finance, Architecture, law or a related
Three (3) years of experience supervising technical consultants is required,
A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience involving real estate development, business negotiations, project management, site development/design, entitlements and urban planning
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with four (4) years of experience involving real estate development in required in addition to the below experience
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, Finance, Architecture, Law or a related field
Applicants should have demonstrated success negotiating transactions and agreements with private sector developers and governmental agencies

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

skills and/or behavioral assessment
personal interview
verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
criminal background check
medical examination including drug and alcohol screening (for safety‑sensitive positions)
review of a current motor vehicle report

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal background check required

Company

Overview

WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually.
It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S.
The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area.
MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all.
WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies.
A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations.
Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.

Culture + Values

Recruit, hire and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution
Engagement, empowerment, and recognition: empower employees, promote collaboration, and continuously improve culture
Professional and technical skill development: invest in staff, expand career pathways and develop next‑gen leaders and technical experts
Implement strategic workforce planning to close talent and skill gaps through recruiting, retraining, and upskilling
Establish employee value proposition to position Metro as a great place to work and increase overall satisfaction
Execute succession planning to ensure business continuity and reduce uncertainty among staff
Create performance evaluation framework that supports engagement and recognition
Develop culture‑change strategy to increase engagement across the organization
Create an innovation incubator to foster creativity and reward ideas that improve safety, efficiency, processes, and reduce silos
Develop internal customer‑service strategy to enable better collaboration and boost external customer service

Environment + Sustainability

Transition to 100% zero‑emission bus fleet by 2042 (accelerated from 2045)
Achieve 100% zero‑emission bus purchases by 2027
Have five of nine bus garages equipped for zero‑emission buses by 2031, first garage operational by 2027, all by 2041
Deploy 10 battery‑electric buses by 2024 as part of pilot and evaluation
Construct modern, efficient facilities following LEED standards
Implement solar carports generating clean energy, featuring LED lighting, security cameras and shaded parking
Pilot sustainability calculator in Trip Planner so riders can see carbon‑footprint reduction

Inclusion & Diversity

Recruit and hire a workforce that reflects the community served.
Value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition each person brings.
Respect and value employees, recognizing their essential contributions.
Equal-Opportunity Employer: Consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
Diverse workforce supports world-class transit service.
Ongoing recruitment plans include building diverse candidate pools.

Articles

Procurement and Contracting

Media Relations

MetroAlerts

Senior Development Manager

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata)

Senior Development Manager

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata)

Description

developer selection

joint development

public hearings

stakeholder engagement

design coordination

contract negotiation

Requirements

bachelor's

high school

8 years

3 years

negotiation

project management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

developer selection

joint development

public hearings

stakeholder engagement

design coordination

contract negotiation

Requirements

bachelor's

high school

8 years

3 years

negotiation

project management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Founded 1967

Year Established

The year the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was created.

90 Stations

Metrorail Stops

Number of stations across the extensive rail network.

100 Miles

Track Network

Total length of Metrorail tracks spanning the region.

7.37b Cost

Zero-Emission Transition Cost

Total lifecycle cost for transitioning to a zero-emission fleet through FY 2055.

35,000 Vehicles

Equivalent Energy Savings

Annual energy savings from the Energy Action Plan, equivalent to removing 35,000 vehicles from the roads.

2m Savings

Annual Lighting Savings

Annual savings from Philips LED lighting retrofit since 2013.

42% Female

Employee Diversity

Approximately 42% of the workforce consists of female employees, as reported on LinkedIn.

65m Investment

Energy Action Plan Funding

Total investment in the FY 2025 Energy Action Plan, aiming for significant annual energy and operational savings.