PROGRAM MANAGER I (Facilities Assessor)

Interagency Commission on School Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Interagency Commission on School Construction in Maryland seeks a Program Manager I (Facilities Assessor) to conduct on-site assessments of Pre-K–12 facilities for condition and sufficiency, recording findings in our databases and guiding improvements.

The role requires extensive travel across Maryland counties, climbing ladders and wearing protective equipment, with strong knowledge of building systems and codes. You will share best practices with local education agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in project management or related field, or three years of relevant experience.
• Valid Maryland Class C driver's license; travel with overnight stays may be required.
• Experience assessing building systems and familiarity with lifecycles of typical systems.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity including standing/walking >4 hours daily, climbing ladders, and working in protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments of Pre-K–12 facilities to determine condition and sufficiency.
• Record findings in database systems and contribute to facility stewardship efforts.
• Share best practices and information with local education agencies.

Skills

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Ladder safety

Education

Associate's degree in project management or related field

Three years of experience in school facilities maintenance, construction assessment, or project management

Job description

Program Manager I (Facilities Assessor) conducts on-site physical condition and educational sufficiency assessments of Pre‑K‑12 school facilities throughout Maryland to determine compliance with standards and recommend improvements. The role involves extensive travel across all counties, recording findings in database systems, and helping the Interagency Commission on School Construction identify best practices in facility stewardship and share information with local education agencies.

Key qualifications:

• Associate's degree in project management or related field, or three years of experience in school facilities maintenance, construction assessment, or project management
• Valid Maryland Class C driver's license required; position requires high volume of travel with occasional overnight stays
• Experience assessing building systems and familiarity with lifecycles of typical building systems
• Knowledge of local, State, and national building system codes
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity including standing/walking over 4 hours daily, climbing ladders, and working in protective equipment