Program Manager I

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) works to achieve a safe, healthy, and educationally sufficient learning environment for every child attending a public school in Maryland. This position assesses the physical condition and educational sufficiency of public Pre-K-12 school facilities, identifies variations from standards and practices, and advises on ways to improve function and affordability. Assessments are conducted on-site throughout Maryland in accordance with established procedures, with travel by car and occasional overnight stays. The incumbent evaluates building systems and components, assigns condition ratings based on estimated remaining useful lifespans, and helps identify and share best practices in facility stewardship. This is a management service position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Requirements

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in project management or a related field.
Three years of experience in school facilities maintenance or construction, assessing school facilities, or serving as a project manager, engineer, or comparable qualified professional involved in the design, construction, operations, repair, and maintenance of building or system services.
A valid Maryland Class C driver's license is required if assigned duties require operating a motor vehicle.
Applicants must consent to a background check.
Moderate physical activity is required, including standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day, climbing ladders, maneuvering in small spaces, and using protective equipment such as hard hats, goggles, and gloves.
The work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Education may be substituted by two additional years of qualifying experience; qualifying additional experience in professional engineering or a related technical field on a year-for-year basis; a valid Journeyman or Master license; or qualifying U.S. Armed Forces military service or Civil Engineering Corps experience on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience assessing building systems and familiarity with the lifecycles of typical building systems.
One year of experience applying local, State, and national building system codes.

Responsibilities

Conduct facility assessments to determine physical condition and educational sufficiency, including whether space is sufficient for current and projected enrollment.
Review and report on building systems and categories, including structures, foundations, roofs, mechanical systems, anticipated life cycles, and perceived variances.
Record assessment findings through documentation and photographs and upload information into database systems.
Bring issues observed during assessments to the immediate attention of LEA personnel and/or managers when appropriate.
Assist in preparing an annual report on assessment results, facility characteristics, and evaluation procedures and methods.
Review and comment on LEA Comprehensive Maintenance Plans (CMP), Preventative Maintenance Plans (PM), and schedules.
Research industry standards and create informational materials, comparative metrics, and best practices concerning lowest total cost of facilities ownership and possible incentives for good maintenance practices.
Assist with developing CMP and PM schedule templates.
Support LEA use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
Provide training to LEAs on maintenance topics.