Associate Director, Project Management

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 167,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking options

Job summary

University of Maryland Baltimore invites applications from dynamic, customer-focused Construction Project Management Leaders to serve as its Associate Director of Project Management. This role reports to the Executive Director of Design and Construction and leads a team of five Project Managers/Senior Project Managers for non-capital campus projects.

The successful candidate will guide project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery methods, while advising senior leaders on strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Ten years of increasing responsibility in program and project management of institutional projects.
• Academic/industrial/medical research environment experience preferred; direct construction experience strongly preferred.
• Seven years of direct supervision or responsibility for training and coordinating staff.
• Licensure/Certification: PE or RA preferred; CCM or PMP preferred.
• Substitutions: related experience/education may be substituted with 30 credits per year.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a cohesive, high-performing team; hire, develop, mentor, and evaluate staff.
• Coordinate project plans for non-capital projects including scope, budget, milestones, and delivery method.
• Oversee non-capital campus design and construction services; may support other USM campuses.
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to uphold Admin & Finance principles.
• Represent the department in dealings with designers, builders, and university clients; pursue tech advancements (SharePoint, eBuilder).
• Provide leadership to meet sustainability goals and lead contract negotiations; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Construction Management degree

Advanced degree

Tools

E-Builder

SharePoint

PM software

Job description

The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) invites applicationsfrom dynamic, customer-focused Construction Project ManagementLeaders to serve as its Associate Director of ProjectManagement.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Design andConstruction, the successful candidate will lead UMB non-capitalcampus construction, supervising a staff of five (5) ProjectManager/Sr. Project Managers. This position provides direction andsupport to senior leadership (Vice Presidents and FacilityDirectors) regarding project planning and institutional initiativesto support the mission of the university. Will maintain customersatisfaction at all levels and stages of the project process. Willserve as a senior member of the department and will frequentlyrepresent the department in various capacities regarding strategicplanning development, collaboration initiatives between departmentsand USM support representatives. Evaluates suitability of variousproject development methodologies and provides technical expertiseto senior leadership, senior staff members, and project managers.UMB enrolls nearly 6,700 students in six nationally rankedprofessional schools and an interdisciplinary GraduateSchool.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package thatprioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professionaldevelopment, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates ina retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) thatmust be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exemptregular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includesover 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, andcomprehensive health insurance; professional learning anddevelopment programs; tuition remission for employees and theirdependents at any University System of Maryland school; andflexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable perjob).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Create and sustain a cohesive, collaborative, high-performingteam. Hire, develop, mentor, and evaluate a staff of customer-focused professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Planning and ProjectSupport as they develop the Project Plan for non-capital projectsinclusive of the following: scope of work, project budget (withconceptual estimate if necessary), project milestone schedule,selection of project delivery method (Design and Construction), andassignment of project manager.
• Oversee non-capital UMB campus design and constructionservices. May also provide support and oversight to a RegionalService Center providing capital construction services to UMB andfour other University System of Maryland (USM) campuses located inthe Baltimore region.
• Collaborate with peers, staff, customers and stakeholders toensure a positive work environment while upholding the Admin &Finance guiding principles.
• Serve as a Senior Member of the Department and represent theDepartment in dealings with the Design and Construction Communityas well as university clients. Frequently represent the departmentin various capacities including the pursuit of technologysystem/software advancements regarding SharePoint, eBuilder,etc.
• Provides leadership to meet sustainability goals of the State,University of Maryland System, and University of MarylandBaltimore.
• Lead negotiations of design, construction, and specialtyservice contracts, major contract changes, and claims in a mannerthat maintains the reputation, integrity, and respect of allinvolved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture,Construction Management, or related field required. Advanced Degreepreferred.

Experience:

Ten (10) years of increasing responsibility inprogram and project management of institutional projects. Experience in an academic, industrial, and/or medical researchenvironment preferred. Direct construction experience stronglypreferred.

Supervisory Experience:

Seven (7) years of directsupervision or responsibility for training, work coordination, andmonitoring the work of others.

Licensure/Certification:

A Licensed Professional Engineer orRegistered Architect preferred. Certified Construction Manager(CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Other:

Except for qualifications established by law,additional related experience and formal education in which one hasgained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for fullperformance of the work of the job class may be substituted for theeducation or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year ofrelated experience. In instances where specific education and/orexperience is required only directly related education and/orexperience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of Construction Project Management includingplanning, design, design review, permitting, procurement,inspection, construction, commissioning, and close out.
• Ability to review programs and work with clients to establishbudgets and schedules for proposed projects.
• Exceptional teambuilding, collaboration, and change managementskills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading the selection of design teams, Design/Buildteams and construction teams.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations,and laws. Past public procurement experience preferred.
• Skilled in the effective use of applicable technology/systems.Knowledge of E-Builder or similar software a plus.
• Understand, demonstrate, apply, and adhere to the UMB CoreValues of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability,Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both an officeenvironment and in the field. Incumbents must be able to work in aconstruction site environment and have the ability to work inhazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverseconditions created as a result of construction. Incumbents must beable to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

HIRING RANGE:

$167,000 - $186,500 per year (Commensuratewith education and experience)

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request forreasonable accommodation will be responded to from this emailaddress.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Readthe UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.