Project Manager - III

Position: Project Manager I - III
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; 7:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.;
Monday - Friday; full benefits

This professional position will participate in all phases of project management for water and wastewater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for the Department of Engineering and Planning. Supervision is received from the Project Manager IV or Department Head.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

* 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment

* 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover

* 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

* Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

* Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

* 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit

* County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

* Vesting after 5 years of service

* Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

* Work/Life balance programs include:
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

* Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

* Prepare requests for proposals for engineering services; assist in selection of consultants; present recommendations to the Consultant Selection Committee

* Review and track progress payments, project costs and design or construction change orders, requests for information (RFIs), potential change orders (PCOs)

* Compose and prepare professional correspondence, memorandums, and other written work related to review of plans and specifications

* Coordinate property rights acquisition with the Land Acquisition Specialist

* Process applications for various local, State and Federal permits; process and track applications for revolving loan or grant monies

* Coordinate study/design contracts with local, State and Federal government agencies

* Provide assistance to construction management personnel during construction of CIP projects and/or certain developer projects

* Prepare and present information to public officials, citizens and groups; interact with consulting engineers, developers, attorneys and the public

* Assist in preparation of the yearly CIP and project budgeting

* Make onsite inspections of water and wastewater facilities for compliance with plans, specifications, etc.

* Perform other related duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Project Manager I Requirements ($70,095.00 - $ annually):

* Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field

* Minimum 1 year of field work experience as a project manager of commercial site development or public works infrastructures

* Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

Project Manager II Requirements ($75,001.00 - $ annually):

* Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field

* Minimum 3 years of field work experience as a project manager of commercial site development or public works infrastructures

* Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

Project Manager III Requirements ($80,252.00 - $ annually):

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field

* Minimum 5…