Project Manager I or II - Construction Management, Frederick County (MD), Frederick, MD
Frederick County (MD) -
Frederick, MD,
US
Project Manager I or II - Construction Management
Date Posted: 2024-06-11
Job description
JOB INFORMATIONExempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefitsThis professional position will plan and manage public works capital building, park, and watershed restoration projects for the Office of Project Management. The position will assist with the initial planning and budgeting phases, and continue through the design phase, bidding process, construction phase, and post-occupancy period of a wide variety of capital projects within Frederick County. Project-related activities will be coordinated with consultants, contractors, and County agencies. Supervision is received from the Assistant Chief of the Office of Project Management.NOTE: Above base salary is not guaranteed and is contingent upon the review of the chosen candidate's education background, work experience background and relevant certification by the hiring department's Division Director and Human Resources Division Director.Frederick County Government recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.* 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment* 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover* 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays* Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending* 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit* Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program* Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program* County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan* Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 07/01/2024)* Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etcOther employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* Coordinate design and construction activities with County agencies as they plan, program, and budget Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects* Prepare Requests For Proposals for selection of design consultants; make recommendations on the award of consultant contracts; manage and administer design and construction contracts* Compose project-related letters, memoranda, and reports* Create and maintain a comprehensive CIP project status report using Primavera Contract Manager or similar software* Establish project schedules and manageprojects to stay on schedule* Review and prepare cost estimates and track project accounts to ensure that projects stay within budget* Review contract plans and specifications for compliance with governing codes and County specifications and requirements* Secure necessary permits and approvals for construction* Respond to technical questions and resolve field discrepancies that may arise during construction* Administer and negotiate claims and change orders* Prepare feasibility studies, plans, specifications, and contract documents for projects designed by County personnel* Assist in preparing and presenting information to elected officials, review boards, the general public, and other interested audiences (this may include evening meetings)* Staff Emergency Operations Center during inclement weather and other emergency events as required (this may include nights, weekends, and holidays)* Update and maintain procedures manuals* Perform other related duties as requiredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, each employee in this classification may be assigned other duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSThe qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.PROJECT MANAGER I (salary $68,720 - $82,464per year)* Associate's degree* Possession of a valid automobile operator's license* Minimum 1 year of project management work experience in one or more of the following areas: vertical building construction/renovation,park land development,watershed restoration projectsPROJECT MANAGER II (salary $73,531 - $88,237per year):* Associate's degree* Possession of a valid automobile operator's license* Minimum 3 years of project management work experience in one or more the following areas:vertical building construction/renovation,park land development,watershed restoration projectsKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:* Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges* Working knowledge of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electric power design, systems, controls, and construction* Knowledge of EJCDC and AIA documents, specifications, and contracts* Familiarity with IBC, ASHRAE,ADA, NFPA, and various other building design and life safety codes* Ability to effectively plan and design in-house projects and prepare related estimates, plans, specifications, proposal forms, and bid packages* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects from feasibility study, design, bidding process, construction, and project close-out* Ability to effectively read, interpret, and review construction documents and specifications for all design disciplines related to building design and construction* Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment (e.g., project management, budgeting, word processing)* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with user agencies, engineering and design consultants, co-workers, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the general public* Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present clear and concise written and verbal reports for varied audiencesPREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:* Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification* Experience with ProCore construction management software* College Degree inProject Management. Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related fieldPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:* While working in this position, this person is required to constantly sit and frequently walk* While working in this position, this person is required to constantly work indoors; occasionally work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, work in a noisy environment, near machinery, and wear protective equipment; and, rarely work in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees), cold temperatures (below 32 degrees), and in a dirty/dusty environmentADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS* Ability to provide own transportation, as needed, for meetings and other commitments* Available for occasional evening/weekend hours as needed for meetings, special projects, etc.KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):* An evaluation of training and requirements* One or more interviewsThis description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.