Project Manager I - III

Frederick County (MD)•Frederick, MD

66d

About The Position

This professional position will participate in all phases of project management for water and wastewater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for the Department of Engineering and Planning. Supervision is received from the Project Manager IV or Department Head. NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements

Project Manager I Requirements ($70,095.00 - $112,152.00 annually): Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field
Minimum 1 year of field work experience as a project manager of commercial site development or public works infrastructures
Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
Project Manager II Requirements ($75,001.00 - $120,002.00 annually): Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field
Minimum 3 years of field work experience as a project manager of commercial site development or public works infrastructures
Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
Project Manager III Requirements ($80,252.00 - $128,402.00 annually): Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field
Minimum 5 years of field work experience as a project manager of commercial site development or public works infrastructures
Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
NOTE: Candidates with an unrelated Bachelor's degree may be hired as a Project Manager III with 9 years of project management work experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field
Experience with MS Project, Primavera, or other project management software and AutoCad or other similar 2D & 3D engineering drawing software
Possession of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Water and Sewer system design or construction experience
Experience with Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) investigations and evaluations

Responsibilities

Prepare requests for proposals for engineering services; assist in selection of consultants; present recommendations to the Consultant Selection Committee
Review and track progress payments, project costs and design or construction change orders, requests for information (RFIs), potential change orders (PCOs)
Compose and prepare professional correspondence, memorandums, and other written work related to review of plans and specifications
Coordinate property rights acquisition with the Land Acquisition Specialist
Process applications for various local, State and Federal permits; process and track applications for revolving loan or grant monies
Coordinate study/design contracts with local, State and Federal government agencies
Provide assistance to construction management personnel during construction of CIP projects and/or certain developer projects
Prepare and present information to public officials, citizens and groups; interact with consulting engineers, developers, attorneys and the public
Assist in preparation of the yearly CIP and project budgeting
Make onsite inspections of water and wastewater facilities for compliance with plans, specifications, etc.
Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.