Project Manager - Capital Construction - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a Capital Projects Specialist to facilitate, coordinate, and expedite the development and construction of County capital building projects and renovations. The role involves managing multiple projects concurrently with consultants, contractors, and County agencies.

The position requires overseeing budgets, schedules, contracts, and field inspections, using GIS/CAD tools, and ensuring compliance with County standards.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent plus six years’ experience in sub-professional engineering, construction, construction inspection, or a closely related field.
• Additional qualifying education may be substituted year-for-year up to four years for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and manages capital projects.
• Manages the work of consultants, contractors, and others.
• Coordinates project tasks with the work of other departments.
• Administers capital improvement construction contracts.
• Uses MSProject to coordinate work between contractors, consultants, County agencies, and other components of local government.
• Arranges and conducts meetings with consultants, contracts, and the public.
• Performs field inspections of sites.
• Establishes and manages capital budgets and schedules and determines contract delivery methods.
• Reviews proposals, plans, designs, and specifications for compliance with County standards.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities.
• Coordinates all activities for completion of a capital project, including furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Skills

MSProject

GIS

CAD

Site inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSProject

GIS

CAD

Job description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A vacancy exists in Property Management, Office of Budget and Finance.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, facilitates, coordinates and expedites the development, design, review, approval, and construction of County capital building projects and renovations. This is commercial construction of various levels including new buildings requiring design, bid and construction. Each Specialist must manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Plans, coordinates, and manages capital projects.
• Manages the work of consultants, contractors, and others.
• Coordinates project tasks with the work of other departments.
• Administers capital improvement construction contracts.
• Using MSProject, coordinates work between contractors, consultants, County agencies, and other components of local government.
• Arranges and conducts meetings with consultants, contracts, and the public.
• Performs field inspections of sites.
• Establishes and manages capital budgets and schedules along with determining the method of contract delivery on construction projects.
• Reviews, approves, and comments on consultant proposals, plans, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance with County standards and objectives.
• Utilizes GIS and computer aided drafting and design to make recommendations for solving technical design problems.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities.
• Administers County “on-call” construction contracts.
• Coordinates all activities for the completion of a capital project, including the acquisition of all furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Visits job sites where repair, renovation, or installation work is performed to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Inspects work done by County maintenance workers and private contractors.
• Maintains records of labor hours and materials used to complete project.
• Oversees the utilization of space in County facilities and any relocation of County offices.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent plus six years’ experience in sub-professional engineering, construction (preferably construction), construction inspection, or a closely related field.

(Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required experience.)

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, climbing ladders, and other limited physical activities. Duties include travel to various work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.