A Non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for a Capital Project Manager.

Non-merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week. Plus, County benefits.

Employees in this position may be required to work and respond to calls and emails during non-regular hours.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s), professional license(s), and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, facilitates, coordinates, and expedites the development, design, review, approval, and construction of complex county capital building projects and renovations.

Examples of Essential Job Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and manages complex capital projects.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of professional and sub-professional engineering, technical, and inspection staff.
• Manages the work of consultants, contractors, and others.
• Coordinates project tasks with the work of other agencies.
• Administers capital improvement construction contracts.
• Coordinates work between contractors, consultants, county agencies, and other components of local government.
• Administers county “on-call” construction contracts.
• Facilitates and coordinates the development, design, review, approval, and construction of capital improvement projects with the support of Property Management and other county agencies.
• Inspects work done by county maintenance workers and private contractors.
• Coordinates all activities for the completion of a capital project, including the acquisition of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Coordinates project tasks with the work of other agencies.
• Ensures county procurement policies and procedures are being followed.
• Monitors the unit’s budget and use of contracts.
• Participates in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings with contractors.
• Establishes and manages capital budgets and schedules, along with determining the method of contract delivery on construction projects.
• Arranges and conducts meetings with consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Manages and supervises personnel overseeing county capital building projects and renovations.
• Manages the work of consultants, contractors, and others.
• Monitors productivity and workflow of employees, and ensures adherence to established deadlines and schedules.
• Maintains records of labor hours and materials used to complete the project.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities.
• Oversees the utilization of space in county facilities and any relocation of county offices.
• Participates in the preparation and formulation of the Capital Projects annual budget, and works with agency fiscal staff to help facilitate budget and capital grants management.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves complaints.
• Visits job sites where repair, renovation, or installation work is performed to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Performs field inspections of sites.
• Reviews, approves, and comments on consultant proposals, plans, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance with county standards and objectives.
• Solves and approves solutions to engineering, design, and construction problems.
• Uses facility management software to schedule and track projects and work orders.
• Conducts employment interviews.
• Conducts performance evaluations and administers counseling and discipline as warranted.
• Completes special projects as assigned. Represents the division in meetings and on committees.

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed. 

Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required experience.

Training and Experience
Six years of experience in sub-professional engineering
Or
Six years of experience in construction, construction management or a closely related field, four years of which are in the construction of public projects
Or
Maryland Licensure as a Professional Engineer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, tools and techniques of construction and engineering.
• Knowledge of mathematics and bookkeeping as it relates to the principles and practices of construction.
• Knowledge of land surveys, deeds, plats and construction drawings.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).
• Skill in drafting, computational and design work.
• Skill in the review of plans, drawings and specifications.
• Skill in the preparation and review of technical and statistical reports.
• Skill in solving drafting and design problems.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage a capital project.
• Ability to direct the work of professional engineering, sub-professional engineering, technical and inspection staff.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, county staff and IT consultants.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with vendors and sub-contractors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer-aided drafting and design.

• Knowledge of computers and software used to conduct computer modeling and engineering studies.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Skill in planning, coordinating and managing a major capital project.

• Skill in directing the work of professional engineering, sub-professional engineering, technical and inspection staff.

• Skill in reviewing, interpreting and enforcing construction contract documents.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and fluid environment.

• Ability to manage input to payroll systems.

• Ability to manage compliance in a government setting.

• Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Highly effective communicator with ability to prepare and present clear and accurate information.

• Ability to work across organizational units.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and education to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Recreation and Parks Capital Project Manager
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s), professional license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. 

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. 

Minor lifting may be required.

Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Employees in this position may be required to work and respond to calls and emails during non-regular work hours.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.