Senior Capital Improvement Project Manager, Grade N29, 27, 25

WHO WE ARE

The Department of General Services, The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) delivers operational and mission critical services 24 hours a day seven days a week on behalf of County residents and Montgomery County Government. DFM manages over 400 County buildings, ensuring they are maintained at the highest level to provide a comfortable environment for employees and the public.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Employee will be involved in the project management, design, contract administration/control and quality assurance/quality control activities associated with the design and construction of County Government facilities. The work requires the employee to be familiar with a variety of engineering, design and construction disciplines and understand how each supports the overall project. The role will involve supporting environmental compliance activities related to capital projects, ensuring designs and construction practices meet applicable environmental regulations and sustainability standards. The employee will help integrate environmental considerations into project planning, permitting, and execution to maintain full regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This position may serve as the environmental compliance expert for all county facilities. 

This is intermediate-level non-supervisory capital improvement architecture and engineering work involving the project management, contract administration/control and quality assurance/quality control activities associated with the design, construction, and modifications of County Government facilities. Typically, the work involves supporting a project team consisting of other capital improvement project staff on moderate to large scale projects or, as the employee becomes more experienced, leading a project team in meeting design and construction goals for small construction and renovation projects, providing coaching to employees and feedback to supervisors on the performance of employees and contractors assigned to the project. As a member of a large project team, the employee maybe responsible for one or more aspects of the project, for example, contract administration, scheduling, design of a component of the project, environmental compliance, etc.

Employee will manage small-size engineering projects of minimal complexity involving multiple disciplines, taking projects from conception through design to construction and final acceptance. 

Duties include:

• Obtaining information about project goals, constraints, and other issues; meets with facility management, intended users, and others (e.g., finance and budget officials) to identify desired outcomes, program requirements, and project restraints; provides space planning guidance; prepares engineering designs for small projects and complexity and/or works with architecture and engineering (A&E) firms to develop and finalize designs; coordinates and monitors all phases of construction management activities; monitors work of contractors and staff engaged in constructing small scale capital projects including renovations; visits sites to observe work and to inspect materials and processes used in construction, or assigns staff to inspect materials and project activities; confers with contractors regarding schedules, safety measures, site problems, and delays; reviews and recommends the approval of project change requests and payments; prepares project reports and maintains project records and files. May provide advice on site selection and site utilization.
• Coordinating environmental studies for proposed capital improvement projects to identify the potential impact of the project on the environment/community and develops and proposes remediation efforts; coordinates and enforces the implementation of environmental compliance measures required of the County or other parties; oversees or performs environmental inspections, studies, reports and remediation projects.
• Reviewing and evaluating new or existing industry standards, codes, and practices to develop engineering standards and guides; reviews plans and proposals for compliance with guides and advises the County on design and construction issues.
• Providing engineering expertise for developing the bid documents – e.g., scope of work statements, the technical specifications and contract language – and contractor selection criteria to Procurement; evaluates proposals, interviews contractors/consultants, and recommends selection; serves on the contract negotiations team.
• Administering contract: conducts contract review, monitors and verifies compliance with and enforces the contract, communicates with the contractor on contractual issues, monitors and controls project budget.
  
• Leading commissioning process throughout the design and construction and provide training of all building systems for facility maintenance staff prior to completion of project.
• Communicating with developers, designers, contractors, property owners, other governmental agencies, and the public to response to requests for information, to explain legal/regulatory requirements, or to provide technical assistance.
• Informs other in County government, members of the public and others regarding engineering policies and requirements for construction and assists such persons on such matters as regulatory compliance, County policies and procedures.
• Leading and participating in meetings, work groups and task forces formed to deal with small to moderate sized engineering related projects and issues; participates in discussions, presentations and writes reports, and recommends/obtains authorization for studies related to design and construction
• Attending public hearings and meetings to present, or to support the presentation of, proposals that may be controversial; attends community/neighborhood organization meetings to explain studies, projects, department policies/programs, etc., and to respond to complaints and requests for information/service.
• Conferring with County staff, developers, A&E staff, contractors, and their representatives regarding issues – such as controlling costs, project scheduling, quality control, and safety – arising during planning and completion of projects. Develops options and recommendations for improvement and negotiates with contractors to resolve matters.

• Experience: Seven (7) years professional experience in an architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of large facilities, to include total responsibility for all aspects of the project, including contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance/control, and public interface.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in architecture, mechanical/structural/civil/electrical or environmental engineering or in a related engineering discipline, or construction management.
• Substitutions: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least 24 credits of graduate level coursework (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering, architecture, construction, or related courses appropriate to the position.
  
  Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special requirements:

There will be no substitutions for this section

• Positions in this class require licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) by the state of Maryland.
• Applicants with appropriate experience and licensing from another state will be considered for appointment but will be required to obtain reciprocal licensing from Maryland within six (6) months of appointment to this class.
• Possession and maintenance of Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s 

If underfilled at a grade 27

Experience: Five (5) years professional experience in architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of large ($10MM-$20MM) facilities, to include contract administration, scheduling, budgeting and quality assurance/quality control.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or Construction Management.

Substitutions: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

There will be no substitutions for this section.

• Positions within this class require licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licensed by the State of Maryland.
• Applicants with appropriate experience and licensing from another state will be considered for appointment but will be required to obtain reciprocal licensing from Maryland within six months of appointment to this class. 
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification may be substituted for professional licensure.
• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.

If underfilled at a grade 25

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or Construction Management.

Experience: Three (3) years professional experience in an architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of small to moderate (less than $10MM) Facilities to include contract administration and quality assurance/quality control.

Substitutions: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position, or possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect licensed by the State of Maryland (licensing from another state may be considered for appointment).

• Environmental Compliance. To include knowledge and work in asbestos abatement, soil contamination, lead paint survey abatement & monitoring, mercury vapor, mold and radon gas surveys & remediation, petroleum tank testing, upgrades, and replacement, green roof maintenance, storm water management, and generator & CHP emissions testing, reporting, permitting, and compliance. 

• Standard professional design and construction concepts, principles, practices, and techniques related to an engineering or architectural discipline and an understanding of roles of various engineering disciplines –including but not limited to, civil/structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and environmental engineering – in the design and construction of modern, efficient facilities. 
• Building and building system functionality, maintainability, and sustainability, including ‘green building’objectives, principles, and practicalities.
• Project management activities and skill in applyingproject management skills including skill in monitoring,guidingand coordinating the work of others (e.g., A&E professionals,A&E firms, construction contractors, etc.), developing contract agreements/ amendments for facility design and construction, etc.
• Montgomery County, State of Maryland, and federal codes, the County’s the permitting and inspection processes, industry standards and other guidelines affecting facility design and construction/renovation. 
• Using a computer, office suite software (such as MS Office), enterprisesoftwareand specialized software (such as Primavera, MS Project) to communicate, manipulate data, prepare presentations, conduct research, budget, requisition, plan/schedule projects and perform other functions.