Project Manager III

Upper Marlboro, United States | Posted on 02/11/2026

• Education Requirements High School Diploma
• State/Province Maryland
• Country United States

THRS is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager III (Design Engineer/ Capital Projects) to provide strategic oversight for the County’s transit system infrastructure . This technical leadership role serves as a subject matter expert, guiding interdisciplinary teams to solve complex construction problems and develop maintenance remedies for existing bus facilities . The primary focus for the next two to three years will be the strategic delivery of the Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) program , including the design and review of charging infrastructure, microgrids, and facility electrification .

Electrical Systems Oversight: Initiate and manage design projects for electrical system installations, including solar, battery storage, and back-up generators .

Document Review: Review complex design drawings, specifications, and computations for traction power systems and electrical equipment such as switch gear, transformers, PLCs, and grounding .

Transit System Design: Oversee the review and coordination of all electrical, structural, and construction designs required for the bus transit system .

Technical Reporting: Prepare and present accurate engineering reports and high-level presentations on facility systems and feasibility studies .

Full Lifecycle Responsibility: Assume managerial responsibility for project facets including scope development, cost control, staff management, and quality control .

Owner Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the Owner (DPW&T) and serve as the key liaison between the Owner and Design-Build contractors .

Change Order Management: Develop the technical basis for change orders and prepare Pending Change Order (PCO) documentation to resolve field problems efficiently .

Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of service involving substantial risk and complexity .

Consultant Management: Negotiate the scope of work and associated costs for Design Services (DS) and Construction Management Support Services (CMSS) consultants .

Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate work efforts with internal teams, external stakeholders, surveyors, and real estate specialists for property acquisitions .

Site Inspections: Conduct field inspections to verify data with contractors and resolve design-related issues .

Technical Expertise: Must be considered a technical expert in specialized engineering areas to resolve projects of varying scope and complexity .

Leadership: Proven ability to mentor staff and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery .

Subject Matter Specialization: Expertise in value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and scheduling .