Capital Projects Manager, Grade 28
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Description:
Salary : $92,075.00 - $149,112.00 Annually
Location : 100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025 - 00112
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: DOT 50 Transportation Engineering Division
Opening Date: 02/23/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The anticipated salary range or this role: $92,075 - $147,683
WHO WE ARE
MCDOT's mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters and visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Division of Transportation Engineering is currently recruiting Capital Projects Managers. There are currently one (1 vacancy). The successful candidate will have experience in planning, engineering and constructing Montgomery County's infrastructures.
The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for the design and construction of transportation infrastructure projects from pedestrian and bike facilities, roadways, intersections, drainage, and transit improvements. The Capital Projects Manager is also involved in the completion of construction and as-build plan approval.
The employee will manage medium to larger size complex capital improvement projects while working with a multi-discipline planning, design and construction team including staff from other divisions within MCDOT and across other departments. Projects will be delivered through the design-bid-build method as well as alternative delivery methods including but not limited to Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design Build (PDB). Duties include managing consultant contractors and construction contractors including managing scope, schedule, and budget as well as reviewing technical submittals. Ensure Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects are delivered with an assigned schedule and budget through effective planning and problem-solving techniques.
The employee will prepare for and provide presentations to the public. The employee will work collaboratively with regulatory agencies, local jurisdictions and the public. The position also requires providing good customer service through social media, emails, letters, project meetings and public meetings.
This job requires employee to communicate with both the public and public officials. Employee must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with residents, elected officials, other government agencies and transportation professionals.
What You'll Be Doing
Employee will be responsible for all aspects of project management related to the design and construction of major County Capital Improvement Program (CIP) transportation projects. Duties include the control of the schedule, budget, and quality of multiple projects and interaction with project stakeholders to successfully complete projects.
Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in design/construction project management, contract administration and quality control.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
02
How many years of professional experience do you possess, in design/construction project management, contract administration, and quality control ?
03
Do you possess a degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related field?
04
Do you possess a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence?
Required Question
Location : 100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025 - 00112
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: DOT 50 Transportation Engineering Division
Opening Date: 02/23/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The anticipated salary range or this role: $92,075 - $147,683
WHO WE ARE
MCDOT's mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters and visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Division of Transportation Engineering is currently recruiting Capital Projects Managers. There are currently one (1 vacancy). The successful candidate will have experience in planning, engineering and constructing Montgomery County's infrastructures.
The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for the design and construction of transportation infrastructure projects from pedestrian and bike facilities, roadways, intersections, drainage, and transit improvements. The Capital Projects Manager is also involved in the completion of construction and as-build plan approval.
The employee will manage medium to larger size complex capital improvement projects while working with a multi-discipline planning, design and construction team including staff from other divisions within MCDOT and across other departments. Projects will be delivered through the design-bid-build method as well as alternative delivery methods including but not limited to Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design Build (PDB). Duties include managing consultant contractors and construction contractors including managing scope, schedule, and budget as well as reviewing technical submittals. Ensure Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects are delivered with an assigned schedule and budget through effective planning and problem-solving techniques.
The employee will prepare for and provide presentations to the public. The employee will work collaboratively with regulatory agencies, local jurisdictions and the public. The position also requires providing good customer service through social media, emails, letters, project meetings and public meetings.
This job requires employee to communicate with both the public and public officials. Employee must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with residents, elected officials, other government agencies and transportation professionals.
- You have experience in the preparation of engineering plans, specifications and construction cost estimates.
- You are detail-oriented, organized, timely, and reliable.
- You are self-sufficient and a problem-solver.
- You convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, from field to management.
- You communicate technical and non-technical information effectively, both orally and in writing.
- You can deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with consultants, contractors and other interested parties.
What You'll Be Doing
Employee will be responsible for all aspects of project management related to the design and construction of major County Capital Improvement Program (CIP) transportation projects. Duties include the control of the schedule, budget, and quality of multiple projects and interaction with project stakeholders to successfully complete projects.
Other duties include, but are not limited to:
- Managing engineering consultants and construction contractors during the design and construction phases of a transportation project.
- Perform Constructability reviews at project milestones.
- Prepare Construction Cost Estimates.
- Review Construction Schedules.
- Perform QA/QC review of engineering design plans, construction cost estimate, and special provisions for technical requirement and compliance with applicable local, state and national codes and standards
- Responsibilities also include development, negotiation and administration of scope of work, schedule and budget for task orders for the procurement of professional engineering services for a variety of transportation projects.
- Able to communicate well both verbally and in writing and be able to present information both formally and informally in a public setting to groups of citizens, to personnel of other County departments or state agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in design/construction project management, contract administration and quality control.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
- Experience ensuring accomplishment of final project delivery through design-bid-build or alternative delivery methods (CMAR, PDB, etc).
- Experience performing constructability reviews and taking action to resolve issues which impede accomplishment of project schedules.
- Experience managing Construction Contractors.
- Experience in coordinating with Federal, State and local agencies to deliver transportation design projects.
- Experience in developing construction schedules and budgets.
- Experience in presenting and responding, both orally and in writing, to elected officials, regulatory review agencies, community groups, business community members, and individuals.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
02
How many years of professional experience do you possess, in design/construction project management, contract administration, and quality control ?
- No Experience
- 1 Year Experience
- 2 Year's Experience
- 3 Year's Experience
- 4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6 Year's Experience
- 7 Year's Experience
- 8 Year's Experience
- 9+ Year's Experience
03
Do you possess a degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related field?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence?
- Yes
- No
Required Question