Deputy Chief, Maintenance Engineering & Programs

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free mass transit

Generous paid leave

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) seeks a Deputy Chief of Maintenance Engineering to lead the design, inspection, and repair of building systems and utilities. You will manage budgets, staff, and a statewide maintenance program for state-owned properties, ensuring timely and compliant project delivery.

You will oversee a team across facilities inspections, project justifications, AIE selections, bidding, and contract awards, coordinating with agency leadership to align funding

Qualifications

• Five or more years in project management, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience overseeing multi-agency facility inventories across hundreds of buildings.
• Hands-on management of environmental compliance programs: hazardous materials and UST.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to handle multiple projects with deadlines.
• Knowledge of State Procurement policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing capital maintenance budgets and navigating state procurement regs.
• Familiarity with funding programs like Open Space and Facility Renewal Funds.
• Experience using public sector ERP or asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary backup for the Chief of FED and represent them when needed.
• Review and manage project management, hazardous materials, assessment and roofing work.
• Establish policies and procedures; set goals and controls for programs.
• Coordinate with leadership on requirements, priorities, and budgets.
• Supervise staff across project management, hazardous materials, roofing and assessments.

Skills

Project management

Multi-site oversight

Environmental compliance

Hazardous materials

UST programs

Budgeting & finance

Procurement policies

Open Space funding

Inspections & reporting

Analytical skills

Tools

Public sector ERP

Asset management databases

MS Office

Job description

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) seeks a Deputy Chief of Maintenance Engineering to lead the design, inspection, and repair of building systems and utilities. You will manage budgets, staff, and a statewide maintenance program for state-owned properties, ensuring timely and compliant project delivery.

You will oversee a team across facilities inspections, project justifications, AIE selections, bidding, and contract awards, coordinating with agency leadership to align funding