Deputy Chief, Maintenance Engineering & Programs

MD

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

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