Deputy Chief of Special Projects (PROGRAM MANAGER III)

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

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities, engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service.

This recruitment is limited to current State permanent and contractual employees only.

This is a Management Services position and therefore serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (at-will).

GRADE

STD0021

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore State Office Complex 301 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Deputy Chief of Maintenance Engineering for the design, inspection, and repair of systems and utilities related to the maintenance of buildings and grounds. This position manages fund sources (program open space, underground tanks, hazardous material, capital, and operating maintenance budgets). The position also manages personnel and financial resources and develops short- and long-range plans for program operations. Provide management and supervision of the staff responsible for maintenance engineering work, as mandated by the Statewide maintenance and repair program for all State-owned properties. This position is responsible for identifying maintenance deficiencies, prioritizing maintenance projects, managing program open space, hazardous materials facilities renewal, underground tank, using agency appropriations, and emergency projects.

POSITION DUTIES

• This position is the primary backup for the Chief of FED and will act on their behalf when the Chief is unavailable.
• Review, assign and manage project management, hazardous materials, assessment and roof section work to assure timely completion.
• Establish policies and procedures for these programs, revising as necessary. State goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives.
• Coordinate with management and executive level personnel from DGS and other agencies regarding requirements, priorities, budget limitations, fund sources and other matters related to these budgets and maintenance requirements of State owned building so that funds are appropriated and expended within time restrictions.
• Supervise positions in project management, hazardous materials, roofing and assessment programs including facilities inspections, project justifications, AIE selection, bidding, award of contract and completing projects on schedule and within budget.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Five (5) years of project management experience, with three of those years in a project management managerial role.
• Experience overseeing multi-agency or multi-site facility inventories (e.g., managing facilities programs spanning hundreds of buildings).
• Hands-on management of specialized environmental compliance programs, specifically Hazardous Materials abatement (asbestos, lead) and Underground Storage Tank (UST) replacement and compliance or environmental regulations (e.g., stormwater management, building energy performance).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Office of State Procurement policies.
• Direct experience preparing and executing public-sector capital maintenance budgets, navigating state procurement regulations (e.g., Board of Public Works agenda item preparation), and testifying or presenting before legislative/budget committees.
• Familiarity with state-specific funding mechanics such as Program Open Space, Critical Maintenance Funds, and Facility Renewal Funds.
• Experience utilizing public sector enterprise resource planning or asset management tracking systems (such as modern capital asset tracking databases) to manage project lifecycles, schedules, and financial updates.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current State permanent and contractual employees only.

SELECTION PROCESS

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application. Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process. Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

• Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who qualify.
• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis.
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan.

DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer