Capital Project Management Program Manager (Water and Sewer Concentration)

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT; La Plata (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Government seeks an experienced Capital Project Management Program Manager to lead the Public Works/Capital Project Management Division. The role applies civil engineering principles to infrastructure projects, supervising PM staff and coordinating with multiple departments.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the department’s approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field plus ten years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Climate competency training at level 2 is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises project management staff; assigns and reviews work and adjusts staffing to meet requirements.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates studies, reports; makes recommendations on personnel, budget and policies.
• Oversees development of RFPs and Invitations to Bid.
• Applies specialized analysis to projects to discern issues and formulate recommendations.
• Meets with stakeholders to discuss requirements and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Maintains project files, reports, and related documents; coordinates with other divisions and departments.

Skills

Task delegation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Decisiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The hiring salary range is $90,122.18 - $123,918.02 annually, commensurate with experience.

This is a continuous posting that may close without notice.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of November 4, 2026.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Capital Project Management Program Manager to join the Department of Public Works/Capital Project Management Division. This position involves the application of civil engineering principles and concepts to infrastructure projects; positions are assigned responsibility for major functional areas within the division. This position also involves the supervision of project management staff, management of specialized project management and engineering work in an assigned functional area including grading, storm drainage, storm water management, roads, water or sewer, solid waste, and vertical construction.

• Supervises project management staff assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing and operations to meet requirements. Selects, trains, and evaluates staff, and takes appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary. Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leave, performance, and other personnel actions. Monitors staff functions and initiate appropriate corrective actions, as necessary.
• Develops, reviews, and evaluates studies, reports, and makes recommendations or takes appropriate actions. Makes recommendations on personnel decisions, budget expenditures, policy documents including development related policies.
• Oversees and provides guidance on the development of Request for Proposals and Invitations to Bid.
• Applies various specialized analysis including grading, storm drainage, storm water management, road, water, and sewer analysis, as appropriate, to projects to discern relevant issues and facts and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Meets with parties involved to discuss and clarify issues and explain requirements; advises and assists parties on how to achieve compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Monitors performance of staff in interpretation of policy and code. Ensures staff maintenance of project files and records and preparation of related reports including graphic materials, maps, and other illustrative materials, as necessary.
• Coordinates studies and projects with other division functions and departments as necessary; makes referrals and follows through on actions with agencies, as necessary. Serves as final authority in decisions regarding specific project or case management decisions.
• Attends meetings with County staff, consulting engineers, developers, contractors, and public regarding County requirements applicable to projects, and to discuss and resolve problems and issues arising during the process.
• Responds to inquiries from public, developers, engineers, contractors. etc. regarding procedures and compliance issues. Represents the County on a regional or state-wide basis and making presentations before the County Commissioners and the public.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in related field plus ten (10) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.
This position is required to receive climate competency training at level 2.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to determine the specific tasks and assignments to be performed, and independently handling or assigning to staff new, unusual problems and deviations.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability to effectively lead a team of professionals.
• Ability to be decisive in making decisions and giving direction

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is partly sedentary with periods of moderate physical activity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with frequent interruptions along with occasional field visits.

Department/Division: Public Works/Capital Project Management/Capital Services

FLSA Status: 118

Pay Grade: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief of Technical Support or Capital Services

Supervises: Sr. Project Manager(s), Project Manager(s) I/II, Assistant Project Managers