Project Manager FFE Specialist - Capital Construction - Non-Merit

Baltimore County•Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role facilitates, coordinates, and expedites the development, design, review, approval, and construction of County capital building projects and renovations, with a prime focus on Furnishings and Fixtures and Equipment (FFE). This involves commercial construction of various levels, including new buildings requiring design, bid, and construction. Each Specialist must manage multiple projects concurrently. The role is sedentary with occasional walking, standing, climbing ladders, and limited physical activities, and includes travel to various work sites. This position is not eligible for teleworking. Applicants must successfully complete an employment investigation, including criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Six years’ experience in sub-professional engineering, construction (preferably construction), construction inspection, or a closely related field.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Attach transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of systems furniture.

Responsibilities

Manage office furniture design, purchases, and installation.
Manage office relocations.
Manage small office renovations.
Read architectural drawings.
Work with County’s surplus team to identify used furniture requested by customer.
Place furniture and miscellaneous items up for auction through GovDeals.
Oversee general furniture selection during the architectural design process, with the architect and customer (County agency).
Review architectural furniture drawings to ensure that all furniture needs have been captured on the drawing.
Oversee furniture selection during purchasing process, with furniture vendors and customer.
Guide the customer in selecting County standard furniture where required.
Supervise color and fabric selection.
Ensure that the customer keeps the purchase within budget.
Review furniture vendors furniture drawings with customer.
Review proposal in detail; make corrections if necessary.
Coordinate and manage furniture delivery schedule.
Manage day of delivery and installation.
Troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
Work with customer and furniture vendors to resolve the issues.
Review all items on the invoice for accuracy.
Schedule preproposal site visits with moving vendors.
Request proposals from each vendor, to include cost of move and any moving materials needed (boxes and labels).
Provide customer with moving procedures and coordinate relocation date.
Supervise day of relocation.
Review and pay invoice.
Plans, coordinates, and manages capital projects.
Manages the work of consultants, contractors, and others.
Coordinates project tasks with the work of other departments.
Administers capital improvement construction contracts.
Using MSProject, coordinates work between contractors, consultants, County agencies, and other components of local government.
Arranges and conducts meetings with consultants, contracts, and the public.
Performs field inspections of sites.
Establishes and manages capital budgets and schedules along with determining the method of contract delivery on construction projects.
Reviews, approves, and comments on consultant proposals, plans, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance with County standards and objectives.
Utilizes GIS and computer aided drafting and design to make recommendations for solving technical design problems.
Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities.
Administers County “on-call” construction contracts.
Coordinates all activities for the completion of a capital project, including the acquisition of all furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Visits job sites where repair, renovation, or installation work is performed to ensure timely completion of projects.
Inspects work done by County maintenance workers and private contractors.
Maintains records of labor hours and materials used to complete project.
Oversees the utilization of space in County facilities and any relocation of County offices.