Associate Director, Project Management

University of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

1d • $167,000 - $186,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) invites applications from dynamic, customer-focused Construction Project Management Leaders to serve as its Associate Director of Project Management. Reporting to the Executive Director of Design and Construction, the successful candidate will lead UMB non-capital campus construction, supervising a staff of five (5) Project Manager/Sr. Project Managers. This position provides direction and support to senior leadership (Vice Presidents and Facility Directors) regarding project planning and institutional initiatives to support the mission of the university. Will maintain customer satisfaction at all levels and stages of the project process. Will serve as a senior member of the department and will frequently represent the department in various capacities regarding strategic planning development, collaboration initiatives between departments and USM support representatives. Evaluates suitability of various project development methodologies and provides technical expertise to senior leadership, senior staff members, and project managers. UMB enrolls nearly 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and an interdisciplinary Graduate School.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Ten (10) years of increasing responsibility in program and project management of institutional projects.
• Seven (7) years of direct supervision or responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Project Management including planning, design, design review, permitting, procurement, inspection, construction, commissioning, and close out.
• Ability to review programs and work with clients to establish budgets and schedules for proposed projects.
• Exceptional teambuilding, collaboration, and change management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading the selection of design teams, Design/Build teams and construction teams.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skilled in the effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Understand, demonstrate, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree preferred.
• Experience in an academic, industrial, and/or medical research environment preferred.
• Direct construction experience strongly preferred.
• A Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Past public procurement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of E-Builder or similar software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a cohesive, collaborative, high-performing team.
• Hire, develop, mentor, and evaluate a staff of customer-focused professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Planning and Project Support as they develop the Project Plan for non-capital projects inclusive of the following: scope of work, project budget (with conceptual estimate if necessary), project milestone schedule, selection of project delivery method (Design and Construction), and assignment of project manager.
• Oversee non-capital UMB campus design and construction services.
• May also provide support and oversight to a Regional Service Center providing capital construction services to UMB and four other University System of Maryland (USM) campuses located in the Baltimore region.
• Collaborate with peers, staff, customers and stakeholders to ensure a positive work environment while upholding the Admin & Finance guiding principles.
• Serve as a Senior Member of the Department and represent the Department in dealings with the Design and Construction Community as well as university clients.
• Frequently represent the department in various capacities including the pursuit of technology system/software advancements regarding SharePoint, eBuilder, etc.
• Provides leadership to meet sustainability goals of the State, University of Maryland System, and University of Maryland Baltimore.
• Lead negotiations of design, construction, and specialty service contracts, major contract changes, and claims in a manner that maintains the reputation, integrity, and respect of all involved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.
• Generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager