Project Manager FFE Specialist - Capital Construction - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government in Towson, MD seeks a Project Manager FFE Specialist - Capital Construction to oversee furnishings, fixtures and equipment for County capital projects.

Under general supervision, you will coordinate design, procurement, delivery, and installation of office furniture, manage relocations, read drawings, supervise vendors, and ensure projects stay on budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Six years’ experience in sub-professional engineering, construction or related field.
• Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage office furniture design, purchases and installation.
• Manage office relocations.
• Read architectural drawings.
• Oversee furniture selection during purchasing process and budgeting.
• Coordinate furniture delivery and installation.
• Oversee capital construction contracts and project coordination.

Skills

Reading architectural drawings

Knowledge of systems furniture

Project coordination

Budget awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

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.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, facilitates, coordinates and expedites the development, design, review, approval, and construction of County capital building projects and renovations with a prime focus on Furnishings and Fixtures and Equipment (FFE). This is commercial construction of various levels including new buildings requiring design, bid and construction. Each Specialist must manage multiple projects concurrently.

Primary Duties

• Manage office furniture design, purchases and installation.
• Manage office relocations.
• Manage small office renovations.
• Read architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of systems furniture.
• Work with County’s surplus team to identify used furniture requested by customer.
• Place furniture and miscellaneous items up for auction through GovDeals.

Design/Selection

• Oversee general furniture selection during the architectural design process, with the architect and customer (County agency).
• Review architectural furniture drawings to ensure that all furniture needs have been captured on the drawing.

Purchase

• Oversee furniture selection during purchasing process, with furniture vendors and customer.
• Guide the customer in selecting County standard furniture where required.
• Supervise color and fabric selection.
• Ensure that the customer keeps the purchase within budget.
• Review furniture vendors furniture drawings with customer.
• Review proposal in detail; make corrections if necessary.

Delivery/Installation

• Coordinate and manage furniture delivery schedule.
• Manage day of delivery and installation.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
• Work with customer and furniture vendors to resolve the issues.

Invoicing

• Review all items on the invoice for accuracy.
• Schedule preproposal site visits with moving vendors.
• Request proposals from each vendor, to include cost of move and any moving materials needed (boxes and labels).
• Provide customer with moving procedures and coordinate relocation date.
• Supervise day of relocation.
• Review and pay invoice.

Additional Duties As Required

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

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)

Mail Or Deliver Documents To

ATTN: Project Manager FFE Specialist - Capital Construction - Non-Merit

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

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.

Conditions of Employment

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.

This position is not eligible for teleworking.

Employment Background Investigation

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

Employment Benefits

for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Benefits

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

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