Project Manager - Capital Construction - Non-Merit

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.

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.

Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
• Six years of experience in sub‑professional engineering, construction (preferably construction), construction inspection, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver’s license.
• Proof of all required licenses, certifications, education, and degree equivalency, as detailed below.

Applicants are required to submit proof beyond high school. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Applicants with a degree from outside the United States of America must submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services (www.

WES.org).

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience as stated on their application. Applicants must state dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely. Physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation are required.

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.

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.