Highway Development Manager

THIS POSITION IS BEING RECRUITED AS A DEPARTMENT WIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.  ONLY CURRENT REGULAR AND PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND CONSTRCUTION MANAGEMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR ELIGIBILITY OR HOW THIS EMPLOYMENT CHANGE MAY AFFECT YOUR COMPENSATION, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.

This position oversees the transportation engineering section and manages the County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for roads, bridges, highways, and other transportation projects. Responsibilities include project planning, interagency coordination, fiscal reporting, staff supervision, and support for training and certification. Supervision is given to professional and support staff; supervision is received from the Department Head, Engineering and Construction Management.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. 

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• Provide oversight, guidance and direction to project management staff in execution of their projects and other assignments
• Plan, program and maintain capital improvement program for Roads, Bridges and Highways Projects
• Develop new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects including scope, budget, and schedule for the annual fiscal planning cycle
• Provide ongoing project support and fiscal details to DPW management, Accounting, Budget Office, CIP committee, and County Executive’s Office
• Coordinate with State, Federal, and various other agencies in the planning, design and construction of projects
• Administer personnel functions for the Office of Transportation Engineering
• Train new staff on job duties and participate in professional development activities including seminars and certification updates
• Respond to citizen/customer complaints
• Prepare staff reports, executive reports, and presentations
• Prepare and deliver quarterly updates on project status, schedules, staff workload, change orders, and financial reporting to management
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in public works operations, maintenance, or transportation-network management which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are an Associate’s Degree with 9 years work experience as described above which must include 3 years of experience supervising or managing staff; or a Master’s Degree with 5 years work experience as described above which must include 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying
• Knowledge of Frederick County standards, specifications and contracts, submittal procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of AIA and EJCDC documents, specifications, and contracts
• Knowledge with the following codes: AASHTO, BOCA, ACI, MDSHA, and AISC of AIA 
• Skill in managing and supervising employees
• Skill in evaluating and managing and overseeing Capital Improvement Program projects
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills 
• Skill in project and fiscal support for management and construction projects
• Ability to prepare and present clear, concise written and spoken reports and statistical information
• Ability to effectively plan and prepare accurate estimates, specifications and budgets
• Ability to effectively deal with construction claims, change orders and, if needed, arbitration
• Ability to effectively develop and administer operating budgets and CIP budgets
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Professional Architect in the State of Maryland
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit; and frequently walk
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors

• Available for varied working hours as needed to accommodate meetings, contractors' schedules, emergency events, and other commitments

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include): 

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews