Capital Projects Manager, Grade 28

Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $97,540 to $157,520, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

MCDOT’s mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters, visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.

The MCDOT Division of Parking Management is looking for a Capital Project Manager with a professional background, managing complex capital improvement projects, including planning, design, construction, completion, acceptance and close-out. Typically, the Supervisor and the Capital Projects Manager develop a mutually acceptable plan that, upon approval, the Capital Projects Manager carries out independently within a framework of regular reporting and review.

Experience managing large-scale projects ($10 million plus) is preferred. Major responsibilities will involve all aspects of design and implementation of the multi-million-dollar Bethesda, Wheaton and Silver Spring Garage Renovation projects as well as other stand‑alone projects, potentially as public private partnerships (predominantly parking garages and lots). Some of these may be mixed use developments with underground components.

The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of and experience with:

• Engineering design and construction scheduling, budgeting, and scope control of multiple projects, as well as reviewing submittals for technical requirements and compliance with applicable local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Developing, negotiating, and administering contracts to procure professional engineering services.
• Preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates, guiding projects through the permitting, public involvement, and mandatory referral processes; developing design and construction cost estimates and project durations for bi‑biennial budgeting;
• Working in 3D engineering workflows using collaborative online design and document management platforms, as well as utilizing project management databases;
• Working in a team environment with professionals such as planners, architects, engineers, contractors, property acquisition specialists, and construction representatives to ensure the successful implementation of Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certified or an Engineer‑In‑Training (E.I.T.) who has taken the fundamentals of Engineering Examination is a plus, although not a requirement.
• Performs related duties as required.

The candidate must be able to work off‑site.

Five (5) years of professional experience in design/construction project management, contract administration, and quality control.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.

This position requires completion of a pre‑employment medical history form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.

• Experience in project management specific to the construction of parking garages and/or commercial or residential buildings.

• Experience in commercial construction management concepts, principles, and practices, various fields of engineering and design, building systems, building requirements, and codes. Experience in large Solar development, or a large array of Electric Vehicle charging stations, or energy storage systems is a…