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 Manager) 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-generation facilities, regional park master plan implementation, ADA coordination, aquatic facilities, and more.
The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple high profile projects, including vertical building, while coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality work. This individual must collaborate well with others, proactively sharing information to advance projects, and apply technical expertise in vertical construction to enhance project delivery with practical and creative solutions.
Under direction, manages a limited range of projects to design and/or construct park/recreation facilities; works at the first level of project management across the continuum of planning, design (design development, contract documentation and cost estimating) and construction administration. Manages projects that are small to average in size. May manage multiple projects in various stages concurrently under the design-build or design-bid-build approaches; projects are funded in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) or the Major Maintenance Program (MMP). Performs technical work in one’s own field(s), helps ensure effective project budgeting and cost control, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, performs a range of project manager purchasing and contract administration functions, and helps ensure effective design (through consultants or in-house) and/or construction (through a general contractor or in-house facility management staff) and commissioning. The work has a critical impact on individual projects. Applies knowledge of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction management along with good working knowledge of related fields to ensure complete, integrated designs/specifications and perform effectively as a design and/or construction project manager. Independently performs various types of analyses and solves conventional and non-standard problems, which include interactions of technical and non-technical variables. Interacts with people inside and outside the organization to exchange information, coordinate, instruct, guide, advise and obtain agreement or compliance or achieve other desired actions. Performs other duties, as assigned.
Work is assigned in terms of functions, priorities, requirements of specific assignments. The incumbent works in consultation with the supervisor and others to develop project objectives, scope, schedules and budgets; independently plans and carries out the work in conformance with these parameters, established policies and procedures and accepted practices of the field of work, and resolves commonly encountered problems by selecting and applying, or adapting and adjusting, the applicable guides. The incumbent is to keep the supervisor informed, and to seek assistance only for highly unusual matters. Work is expected to be effective – the incumbent is held responsible for results and is evaluated in terms of observance of Commission rules, policies and procedures, quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service and such other factors as use of sound judgment in identifying and solving problems.
Examples of Important Duties:
Serves as project manager for capital projects with the highest dollar value, most technically complex or highest profile involving programming, facility planning, design and construction.
Develops project objectives, scope, project schedules and budgets, and requests assistance or input, as appropriate, throughout the project.
Prepares, plans, and tracks project schedules and budgets, assigns project responsibilities, and coordinates the work to complete projects on schedule and within established budget.
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.
Monitors completion of assignments at each stage of a project for timeliness, accuracy, and effectiveness in meeting work objectives.
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.
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.
About Maryland National Parks & Planning Commission
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.