Project Management Section Supervisor – Design and Construction Group

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Are you ready to lead Project Management efforts for engineering and construction initiatives supporting national security, space exploration, and scientific discovery? Do you thrive on delivering results through collaboration, precision, and innovation? If so, we’d love to have you join our team. APL is preparing for a new era of growth, with more than $3 billion in capital investments planned in new construction and facility modernization projects. Reporting to the Assistant Group Supervisor for Sector/Department Capital Projects, you will oversee the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects ranging from $100,000 to $5 million in value. This position will play a key role in shaping the Laboratory’s short and long-term capital investments, long-range campus development, facility design and construction efforts, and bridging current and future needs to support the Lab’s mission. Job Summary This position will be reporting to the Assistant Group Supervisor of the Facilities Design and Construction Group. The Project Management Section Supervisor will supervise the Project Managers and Construction Managers to meet the needs of different programs in a highly technical, fast-changing, research and development environment. A Section Supervisor is being sought to supervise, lead, and mentor a section of approximately 12-14 staff, where staff have a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. This individual will be responsible for defining expectations, providing technical expertise, implementing guidance and policies, providing performance coaching, and fostering the professional development of the staff in their section. They will work closely with other Section Supervisors in the Group, as well as Leadership across the Laboratory, to maximize the impact to the organization, create and sustain a culture of excellence and cross-enterprise collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project or Construction Management or equivalent and 10 years of progressive experience in construction and project management with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience. Work experience may be substituted for education requirement.
Demonstrated success in leading and managing staff
Knowledge of concepts regarding building codes, zoning ordinances, laws related to facilities, and other state and federal regulations and of best practices in project delivery
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead change all the time working in a practical manner to ensure that change is delivered in a sustainable way
A self-motivated, strong influencer and negotiator with demonstrated ability to assess situations, collaborate across the organization, make timely decisions and communicate these decisions clearly and concisely
Unquestionable integrity with exceptional communication skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff
Experience with estimating, budgeting, annual operating plans, participation in strategic planning, establishing staffing plans and capital planning/ management
Experience with utilizing PM Web and Microsoft Project (or similar scheduling software)
Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U. S. citizenship.
Requires valid state-of-residence driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Master' s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management or related field
Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer
Experience working with Howard County
Experience working in large campus environment and construction of secure facilities
PMI, CFM, CCM, or other professional Certification

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a section of approximately 12-14 project managers, construction managers, and support personnel with varied backgrounds and experience levels
Establish and promote a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, innovation, collaboration, productivity, respect, and excellence
Define expectations, implement guidance and policies, and ensure alignment with APL standards and strategic objectives
Implement and enforce best Project Management practices to ensure compliance with APL policies and procedures
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective alignment of staff to meet organizational needs
Work collaboratively with other Section Supervisors, Department leadership, and Laboratory partners to maximize enterprise impact and cross-enterprise integration
Facilitate and oversee section-level operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives by tracking Key Performance Indicators related to project execution
Provide design and construction process and technical expertise to assist Project Managers in the execution of their projects
Provide overall supervision and leadership for a section responsible for delivering APL facilities projects
Define and manage section business processes to support effective and consistent project execution
Collaborate across Laboratory Sectors and Departments to support coordinated project delivery and organizational priorities
Draft personnel requisitions, interview candidates, and participate in hiring decisions
Ensure effective exchange of technical knowledge within the section and across the organization
Mentor, coach, and support staff development, incorporating partner and stakeholder feedback throughout the year
Inspire and empower staff to embrace excellence, problem solving, and continuous improvement
Provide resources, training, and development opportunities to meet current and emerging organizational needs
Communicate organizational vision and expectations clearly and consistently
Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching support
Identify and develop key talent for future leadership roles