Description
The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Design & Construction Project Manager II in the Capital Planning and Development Division. The work has significant impact to the life and well-being of Prince George's County residents, implementing new and modernized park, trail, and recreational amenities across the County. We are looking for professionals that will bring passion and technical expertise to improve, add value, and develop solutions to complete design and construction projects.
The Project Manager II will act as the project manager for the life of assigned projects, including planning, design, and construction administration for multiple projects. The successful candidate will apply problem solving skills to provide coordination and direction for assigned projects.
We are looking for Project Managers to lead work on critical projects including, the design and construction of new community centers, implementation of multi-generation facilities, regional park master plan implementation, ADA coordination, aquatic facilities, and more.
Examples of Important Duties
1. Manages capital improvement projects across the continuum of planning, design ( design development, contract documentation and cost estimating) and construction. May also lead a specialized work portfolio of smaller projects.
2. Proactively prepares, plans and tracks project schedules and budgets, identifies deficiencies at early stages prior to adverse impacts and significant delays to projects.
3. Writes complete and clear scopes of work for professional services needed during a project. Reviews proposals and recommends contract awards.
4. Manages and coordinates professional services and vendors across varied disciplines to complete assigned projects. Coordinates work to complete projects on schedule.
5. Engages internal and external stakeholders throughout the project to inform, guide, and advise on project scope, goals, requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
6. Monitors completion of assignments at each stage of project for timeliness, accuracy and effectiveness. This may include ensuring required approvals, permits and inspections at appropriate timeframes to keep project on schedule and avoid project delays.
7. Effectively and professionally communicates and reports on project status for internal and stakeholders. Initiates and conducts effective progress meetings at regular intervals during design and/or construction including preparation of agendas and meeting minutes.
8. Reviews all project work products for thoroughness, accuracy, practicality, economy, compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and conformance with sound design and construction practices. Reviews preliminary design plans, written reports, construction drawings, specifications, computations, cost estimates, bid forms, submittals, and shop drawings for quality assurance, and provides input, at appropriate
stages.
9. Reviews progress of construction work at regular intervals to ensure park/space/facility is
constructed according to the contract documents.
10. Maintains records and files, prepares regular reports.
11. Provides technical support to other projects within the Commission.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or any related field.
- Four years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction 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 8 years.
- 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.
Supplemental Information
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Licenses and/or certifications preferred in Architecture, Landscape, Engineering, Project Management, or similar.
Experience in public and/or recreation projects (community centers, aquatic facilities,
historic properties).
Skilled in effective oral and written communications.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with business contacts in a professional manner; this includes skill in establishing and maintain effective working
relationships with Commission staff, federal, state and local agencies, vendors, professional
consultants, contractors and the public.
Knowledge of:
Skill in using design and construction management methods and techniques to manage a
full range of projects.
Construction practices and the characteristics and uses of construction and building
materials including state -of-the art technology and materials.
County, State of Maryland, and Federal Codes, industry standards and other guidelines
affecting space/facility design and construction such as County soil erosion, sediment
control, storm water management and forest conservation requirements, building code,
use and occupancy requirements, ADA, fire protection and historic preservation requirements.
Experience with construction project management information software, such as eBuilder.
Skill in design software, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), BIM and Sketchup.
Classification Specification: Design and Construction Project Manager II
This position may be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing
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.
