Capital Maintenance Project Engineer II

State of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team!� � This position will support the Department of General Services (DGS) Facility Engineering Division (FED) that supports State owned buildings. This unit is within the DGS Office of Design, Construction & Energy (DCE). This position directs and coordinates facility engineering work in a Statewide maintenance and repair program involving the inspection, design and repair of systems and utilities related to the maintenance of buildings and grounds. Identify, prioritize and monitor the maintenance and repair of State owned facilities according to State policies and standards. Utilize funds to prevent the deterioration of State facilities and avert potentially life threatening conditions. This includes DGS, MDH, Vet, Milit, DJS, DPSCS, HSMCC, DLLR, MDA, MDE, MDP, MEMA, MPT, MSP, and the MD School for the Deaf. The work requires travel to sites throughout the State in order to assess the condition of the facility and determine the necessary projects and prioritization of these repair projects.

Requirements

• Six years of experience, two years of experience as an Engineer in the building construction, renovation or maintenance fields and an additional four years of experience performing maintenance or construction engineering work in facility and maintenance system work.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as an Engineer in the building construction, renovation or maintenance fields for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service�experience as a commissioned officer in Civil Engineer Corps classifications or Construction Engineering Technician, or Civil or Combat Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in construction project management, construction cost estimation, project cost analysis, preparing cost estimates, preparing project specification and evaluating A/E�schedules, estimates and project scope.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience in capital budgeting.
• Two (2) years of experience developing rough order of magnitude estimates.
• Two (2) years of experience reviewing A/E prepared estimates.
• Two (2) years of experience providing cost-related technical review comments on project plans and documents.

Responsibilities

• Internal Construction Document Design: Evaluates the program letter and project justification�submitted by the facility. Creates bid documents in coordination with the using agency to include�specifications/project manual. Assembles bid documents and submit for solicitation. Manages�projects through bid process, construction, and substantial completion. Completes all appropriate�documents associated with the project.
• Contract Approval/Construction: Prepares appropriate agenda items for approval of contract in�accordance with MD Procurement Regulations. Manages and/or coordinates projects with the using�agency and DGS Construction Division during the construction phase to assure completion of�project in accordance with specifications. Develops and manages all approved and assigned�emergency projects. Approves changes as necessary to the scope of work, reviews and approves�proposed change orders and approves any additional funding in accordance with DGS procedures.�Maintains electronic PCO/Change Order Log in project folder drive. Reviews and approves invoices�within 3 days of receipt.
• Procurement Actions: Prepares bidding documents incorporating the A/E construction design�into the DGS procurement package. Coordinates the advertising date, the pre-bid date, and the bid�date between the DGS Procurement Office, and the using agency and submit package�for procurement.
• Professional Services Construction Document Design: Manages the A/E design contract to�assure coordination between the A/E and the using agency to obtain a design that matches the�project justification and meets the standard for the industry for construction. Evaluates and�requests changes as necessary on all A/E submittals. Conducts CD review meetings.�Reviews/Approves estimates prepared by A/E.
• Design or A/E Selection, Negotiation and Management: Evaluates the program letter and�project justification submitted by the facility to determine what if any professional A/E service is�required. Involve the using agency throughout the selection and design process. Negotiates the A/E�fees and obtain procurement approval as required.
• Meetings/Miscellaneous: Attends all meetings as necessary, resolving issues and providing�project management insight. Processes invoices in accordance with regulations. Reviews�documentation as submitted and approve as necessary.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
• Free mass transit in Baltimore &Annnapolis
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees