Deputy Chief of Special Projects

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

1d•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. This position serves as the Deputy Chief of Maintenance Engineering for the design, inspection, and repair of systems and utilities related to the maintenance of buildings and grounds. This position manages fund sources (program open space, underground tanks, hazardous material, capital, and operating maintenance budgets). The position also manages personnel and financial resources and develops short- and long-range plans for program operations. Provide management and supervision of the staff responsible for maintenance engineering work, as mandated by the Statewide maintenance and repair program for all State-owned properties. This position is responsible for identifying maintenance deficiencies, prioritizing maintenance projects, managing program open space, hazardous materials facilities renewal, underground tank, using agency appropriations, and emergency projects.

Requirements

Minimum of Five (5) years of project management experience, with three of those years in a project management managerial role.
Experience overseeing multi-agency or multi-site facility inventories (e.g., managing facilities programs spanning hundreds of buildings).
Hands-on management of specialized environmental compliance programs, specifically Hazardous Materials abatement (asbestos, lead) and Underground Storage Tank (UST) replacement and compliance or environmental regulations (e.g., stormwater management, building energy performance).
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Knowledge of the Office of State Procurement policies.
Direct experience preparing and executing public-sector capital maintenance budgets, navigating state procurement regulations (e.g., Board of Public Works agenda item preparation), and testifying or presenting before legislative/budget committees.
Familiarity with state-specific funding mechanics such as Program Open Space, Critical Maintenance Funds, and Facility Renewal Funds.
Experience utilizing public sector enterprise resource planning or asset management tracking systems (such as modern capital asset tracking databases) to manage project lifecycles, schedules, and financial updates.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary backup for the Chief of FED and will act on their behalf when the Chief is unavailable.
Review, assign and manage project management, hazardous materials, assessment and roof section work to assure timely completion.
Establish policies and procedures for these programs, revising as necessary.
State goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives.
Coordinate with management and executive level personnel from DGS and other agencies regarding requirements, priorities, budget limitations, fund sources and other matters related to these budgets and maintenance requirements of State owned building so that funds are appropriated and expended within time restrictions.
Supervise positions in project management, hazardous materials, roofing and assessment programs including facilities inspections, project justifications, AIE selection, bidding, award of contract and completing projects on schedule and within budget.