NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Assistant Chief - Office of Project Management
Division of Public Works - Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $147K/yr
7+ years expFrederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and is seeking an Assistant Chief for the Office of Project Management. This role involves overseeing the execution of the County’s Capital Improvement Program, managing various projects, and supervising professional staff while ensuring compliance with regulations and design criteria.
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Responsibilities
Perform project management duties on assigned CIP projects
Supervise the work of professional and support staff members; administer related personnel functions
Plan, organize, assign and supervise the programming, planning, design and construction of County vertical building/renovation, parks, and NPDES projects
Direct the review of construction plans for compliance with County policies, regulations and design criteria
Compose project-related letters, memoranda, and reports
Allocate and implement work priorities
Direct the coordination of design projects with County, state, federal and local authorities
Direct the management of design, construction, and other contracts
Coordinate the preparation of RFPs for consultant selection and bid documents for construction contractor selection
Provide architectural/engineering expertise for building and other projects
Direct the coordination of design and construction activities with various end-user agencies
Assist in the development, interpretation and implementation of rules, regulations and policies pertinent to the office
Assist in the preparation of the operating budget, the status report of project progress and various organizational reports
Assist in the preparation of the CIP for vertical building/renovation, parks, and NPDES projects
Perform constructability reviews
Prepare and present information before the County Executive, County Council, public agencies, commissions, and other audiences
Negotiate agreements with State agencies, municipalities, property owners and other parties
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration or closely related field
Minimum 7 years of project management work experience in vertical building/renovation, parks, and NPDES projects
Minimum 5 years of work experience in design and construction of public works facilities and/or transportation projects
Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
Licensed Professional Engineer or Professional Architect in the State of Maryland or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or the ability to obtain one of these certifications within one year of hire
Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of project management
Knowledge of Frederick County standards, specifications and contracts, submittal procedures, etc
Knowledge of AIA and EJCDC documents, specifications and contracts
Ability to effectively plan and prepare accurate estimates, specifications and budgets
Ability to effectively supervise, direct and evaluate the work of professional and support personnel, including employees of firms hired as consultants by the County
Ability to effectively deal with construction claims, change orders and, if needed, arbitration
Ability to effectively develop and administer operating budgets and CIP budgets
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills and the ability to prepare and present clear, concise written and spoken reports and statistical information
Preferred
Supervisory work experience
Benefits
11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
Company
NEOGOV
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