Design and Construction Project Manager III (13552, Grade 30)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Riverdale, MD

About The Position

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is seeking multiple, results-oriented Design & Construction Project Manager III (Sr. Project Managers) for the Capital Planning and Development Division. These roles will proactively manage high-profile capital projects of County-wide significance with large visibility. The work involves major programs such as multi-generational facilities, regional park master plan implementation, countywide ADA improvements, and aquatic facilities modernizations. The ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple high-profile priorities, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, deliver work products, and collaborate effectively to move projects forward. Incumbents will apply technical expertise to improve project delivery and develop creative solutions.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering or in any related field.
Six years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction manager experience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 10 years.
Valid Registered Professional License issued by any state within the United States consistent with one's field of professional-technical expertise (Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Engineering) and the position of assignment is required for eligibility.
A valid Registered Professional License issued by the State of Maryland consistent with one's field of professional-technical expertise is required within six months of appointment to a position in this class.
Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.
Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, techniques of design and construction, especially related to public and/or recreation projects (especially trails, accessibility, community, and aquatic facilities).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Considerable skill in problem solving to select, organize, and logically process relevant information (verbal, numerical, or abstract) to solve a problem.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with business contacts in a professional manner; this includes skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with Commission staff, federal, state, and local agencies, vendors, professional consultants, contractors, and the public.
Considerable skill in using design and construction project management methods and techniques to manage complex, highly sensitive projects (or a portfolio).
Excellent working knowledge of directly related fields outside of the principal knowledge base(s) such as, but not limited to, environmental, geo-technical, civil, and structural engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and construction management.
Familiar with utilizing e-Builder or other web-based Project Management software.
Skill in using a computer, modern office suite software (such as MS Office), enterprise software and specialized software (such as BIM, SketchUp and MS Project).

Responsibilities

Serves as project manager for high profile capital projects with countywide impact.
Develops and tracks project objectives, scope, schedules and budgets.
Coordinates an internal interdisciplinary team, including landscape architects, engineers, planners, and construction project managers.
Manages consulting design professionals and construction manager contracts from feasibility through design and permitting phases.
Conducts thorough, technically proficient, and timely reviews of work by outside consultants.
Coordinates and obtains required approvals, permits and inspections at appropriate timeframes to keep project on schedule and to avoid project delays.
Reviews preliminary design plans, facility plans, written reports, construction drawings, specifications, computations, cost estimates, maintenance, and operations manuals, bid forms, submittmits, and shop drawings for quality assurance at appropriate stages.
Reviews work for thoroughness, accuracy, creativity, practicality, economy, compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and conformance with sound design and construction practices including state-of-the-art practices.
Reviews and approves design work and final construction documents and recommends certification or certifies portions of the work (including designs and final plans).
Reviews progress of construction work at regular intervals to ensure work is constructed according to the contract documents.
Maintains records and files and prepares reports.
Uses established tools and processes for project management and coordination, established business processes, and other applicable policies, procedures, systems, and tools.