Senior Project Manager - Capital Construction - Non-Merit

About the role

The Property Management position in the Office of Budget and Finance is a non-merit vacancy. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Chief of Capital Construction division, is responsible for the leadership, planning, direction, control, and evaluation of work associated with the development, design, review, approval, and construction of County capital building projects and renovations.
• Manages and supervises personnel overseeing County capital building projects and renovations.
• Makes sure employees’ productivity and workflow adhere to established deadlines and schedules.
• Affirms County procurement policies and procedures are being followed.
• Conducts performance evaluations and administers counseling and discipline as warranted.
• Conducts employment interviews.
• Conducts staff meetings.
• Uses facility management software to schedule and track work orders.
• Prepares written recommendations and reports for division management.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves complaints.
• Participates in the preparation and formulation of the Capital Projects annual budget.
• Maintains the unit’s budget and use of contracts.
• Represents the division in meetings and on committees.
• Attends pre-construction meetings with contractors and consultants as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, public administration, or a related field, plus Four years of experience in facility management or project management, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, public administration, and business administration.
• Thorough knowledge of current office practices, procedures and systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, to include Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, Project and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to manage and supervise administrative, technical, and support employees.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan and direct the programs, initiatives, and activities of the Capital Projects program.
• Ability to assist in the preparation and control of the budget for the program.
• Ability to draft and implement effective policies and guidelines.

Skills

• Skilled in developing and preparing reports and correspondence.
• Skilled in using facility management software to schedule and track work orders.
• Skilled in the supervision of administrative, technical, and support employees.
• Skilled in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office software, to include Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, Project and Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits

Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave

Schedule

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week