Associate Director, Project Management

The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) invites applications from dynamic, customer-focused Construction Project Management Leaders to serve as its Associate Director of Project Management.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Design and Construction, the successful candidate will lead UMB non-capital campus construction, supervising a staff of five (5) Project Manager/Sr. Project Managers. This position provides direction and support to senior leadership (Vice Presidents and Facility Directors) regarding project planning and institutional initiatives to support the mission of the university. Will maintain customer satisfaction at all levels and stages of the project process.

Willserve as a senior member of the department and will frequently represent the department in various capacities regarding strategic planning development, collaboration initiatives between departments and USM support representatives. Evaluates suitability of various project development methodologies and provides technical expertise to senior leadership, senior staff members, and project managers.

UMB enrolls nearly 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and an interdisciplinary Graduate School.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates ina retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) thatmust be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;

professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable perjob).

• Create and sustain a cohesive, collaborative, high-performing team. Hire, develop, mentor, and evaluate a staff of customer-focused professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Planning and Project Support as they develop the Project Plan for non-capital projects inclusive of the following: scope of work, project budget (with conceptual estimate if necessary), project milestone schedule,selection of project delivery method (Design and Construction), and assignment of project manager.
• Oversee non-capital UMB campus design and construction services. May also provide support and oversight to a Regional Service Center providing capital construction services to UMB andfour other University System of Maryland (USM) campuses located inthe Baltimore region.
• Collaborate with peers, staff, customers and stakeholders toensure a positive work environment while upholding the Admin &Finance guiding principles.
• Serve as a Senior Member of the Department and represent the Department in dealings with the Design and Construction Community as well as university clients. Frequently represent the department in various capacities including the pursuit of technology system/software advancements regarding SharePoint, eBuilder,etc.
• Provides leadership to meet sustainability goals of the State,University of Maryland System, and University of Maryland Baltimore.
• Lead negotiations of design, construction, and specialty service contracts, major contract changes, and claims in a manner that maintains the reputation, integrity, and respect of all involved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture,Construction Management, or related field required. Advanced Degree preferred.

Ten (10) years of increasing responsibility inprogram and project management of institutional projects. Experience in an academic, industrial, and/or medical research environment preferred. Direct construction experience strongly preferred.

Seven (7) years of direct supervision or responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.

A Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred. Certified Construction Manager(CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Except for qualifications established by law,additional related experience and formal education in which one hasgained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with
30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year ofrelated experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is…