What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design and Construction Project Manager III (13552, Grade 30) position at Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission?
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner is seeking multiple, results oriented, Design & Construction Project Manager III (Sr. Project Managers) in the Capital Planning and Development Division.
Under direction, the Project Manager III will proactively manage high-profile capital projects of County-wide significance with large visibility. We are looking for Sr. Project Managers to lead work on major work programs including, the implementation of multi-generational facilities, regional park master plan implementation, countywide coordination of ADA improvements, aquatic facilities modernizations, and more.
The incumbent must demonstrate abilities to manage multiple, high-profile priorities, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and deliver work products. This incumbent must be able to collaborate well with people inside and outside of the organization proactively share information to move projects forward. Incumbent will apply technical expertise to improve and add value to project delivery and consistently develop practical and creative solutions.
Examples of Important Duties
Under Direction
Class/Specification: Design and Construction Project Manager III
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner is seeking multiple, results oriented, Design & Construction Project Manager III (Sr. Project Managers) in the Capital Planning and Development Division.
Under direction, the Project Manager III will proactively manage high-profile capital projects of County-wide significance with large visibility. We are looking for Sr. Project Managers to lead work on major work programs including, the implementation of multi-generational facilities, regional park master plan implementation, countywide coordination of ADA improvements, aquatic facilities modernizations, and more.
The incumbent must demonstrate abilities to manage multiple, high-profile priorities, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and deliver work products. This incumbent must be able to collaborate well with people inside and outside of the organization proactively share information to move projects forward. Incumbent will apply technical expertise to improve and add value to project delivery and consistently develop practical and creative solutions.
Examples of Important Duties
Under Direction
- 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, submittals, 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.
- 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).
- 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.
Class/Specification: Design and Construction Project Manager III
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.