Signing Bonus: $12,000 (Only new or returning candidates are eligible for this bonus.)
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: 240000I6
The University of Maryland Baltimore invites applications from dynamic, customer-focused Construction Project Management Leaders to serve as its Associate Director of Project Management. Reporting to the Executive Director of Design and Construction, the successful candidate will lead a Regional Service Center currently managing 12 projects valued at $775 Million for UMB and four other Baltimore area state universities. UMB enrolls nearly 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and an interdisciplinary Graduate School.
Responsibilities:
Create and sustain a cohesive, collaborative, customer focused, high-performing team and a positive work environment.
Oversee a Regional Service Center providing capital construction services to UMB and four University System of Maryland campuses located in the Baltimore region.
Represent the Department and Client Universities in dealings with the Design and Construction Community, the Board of Public Works, Office of Capital Budget, and State Legislature.
Meet the sustainability goals of the State, the System, UMB, and client institutions.
Lead negotiations of contracts, major contract changes, and claims in a manner that maintains the reputation, integrity, and respect of all involved.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Thorough knowledge of Construction Project Management from project planning to close out.
Ability to work with Senior Leaders and Clients to develop Projects, Budgets, and Schedules consistent with Client requirements and the Institutions’ Missions.
Exceptional teambuilding, collaboration, and change management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Past public procurement experience preferred.
Skilled in the effective use of applicable technology/systems including the pursuit of technology system/software advancements. Knowledge of e-builder or similar software a plus.
Understand, demonstrate, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Submit a one-page cover letter and a resume (three pages maximum) to:
Education: Bachelor's in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required. Advanced Degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification: A Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred. PMP or CCM Certification preferred.
Experience: Ten (10) years of increasing responsibility in program and project management of institutional projects. Experience in an academic, industrial, and/or medical research environment preferred.
Three (3) years leadership experience, directly responsible for the recruitment, training, development, performance management, and evaluation of managers and staff.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year. UMB Facilities and Operations builds, maintains, renovates, and sustainably services over 6.3 million square feet of complex medical research and state of the art clinical and teaching spaces located in 57 buildings on 65 acres in downtown Baltimore.