Project Manager III (Architect or Engineer)

Salary : $85,800.00 - $94,681.60 Annually
Location : California, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200236
Department: Public Works and Transportation
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

Manages projects in the implementation of the County's architectural and engineering Capital Improvement Program for the Department of Public Works & Transportation; including buildings, roads, marine, drainage, airport improvements, and other public facilities; ensuring that all assigned projects are designed and constructed in accordance with all relevant standards, to budget and schedule. Investigates and responds to citizen, elected official, and developer requests; performs other duties as assigned. The applicant can have expertise in civil engineering or facility projects, although experience in both would be considered a positive factor in the selection process.
Essential Functions

Manages the scoping, production, reviews, bidding, and construction of capital improvement. Documents include project plans from concept through as-built, specifications and special provisions, computations, cost estimates, requisitions, assisting Procurement with the bidding process, bid evaluation, monitoring all aspects of the construction process, and final close-out for compliance with County ordinances and other relevant standards;

Assists in training other staff members in project development and construction review techniques and procedures;

Meets/communicates with the public, boards and commissions, department heads, designers, and consultants to review and explain various aspects of projects and designs;

Directs and manages the design and construction of capital projects, both by in-house staff and consultant engineers and inspectors;

Administers federal and state grants as they relate to design and construction projects and determines the availability of funding for future projects;

Regarding civil engineering projects, investigates, analyzes and develops recommendations to address requests regarding roadway, drainage, shoreline erosion, and channel siltation issues;

Regarding facility projects, investigates and analyzes facility needs and develops recommendations for building maintenance, renovation and new construction and follows through with stakeholders in funding, design and construction of the approved project;

Develops and monitors cash flow projections and project schedules;

to assure expenditures are within budgetary constraints and that schedules are met;

Assists in developing County policies, procedures and design guidelines as they relate to development and construction projects;

Represents the Department at various meetings and hearings as assigned;

Prepares memoranda, letters, reports and correspondences as required;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to gain thorough knowledge of the federal, State of Maryland and St. Mary's County policies, procedures, and regulations;

Familiarity with site design plans and the ability to assist consultants through the internal staff review of those plans;

Knowledge in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection design;

Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and members of the public;

Knowledge and experience in the principles and practices of project management;

Knowledge and experience in grant administration;

Knowledge and experience in engineering economic analysis techniques and the ability to evaluate the costs and benefits of projects so as to develop a priority order of completion within budget and time constraints;

Ability to plan and direct all aspects of projects in one or more areas of the Public Works Department's responsibilities;

Ability to use independent engineering judgment in working out details and utilizing resources to carry out assigned projects.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university, and/or possession of a Professional Engineering, Registered Architect, or Professional Land Surveying license; and/or a bachelor's degree in Construction Management from an accredited college or university;

Progressively responsible experience in managing, designing, and/or reviewing civil engineering and/or building construction projects;

Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort but does require site visits to investigate existing sites or ongoing construction to manage projects and resolve constituent requests.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as undeveloped sites, construction sites, offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment and outdoor sites, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and following OSHA regulations.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, identity theft protection, sick-leave transfer, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Regular Part-time employees who work an average of 20 or more hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at the following link:
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university, and/or possession of a Professional Engineering, Registered Architect, or Professional Land Surveying license; and/or a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management from an accredited college or university? Please explain.
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Do you have progressively responsible experience in managing, designing, and/or reviewing civil engineering and/or building construction projects? Please explain.
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Do you have a valid Maryland driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available beyond normal working hours?

• Yes
• No

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