DC Construction Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.

Main Purpose of the Job:  

The main purpose of this position is to provide construction support to the DCM Facilities Office in the areas of new construction and maintenance/renovation projects for the District Court of Maryland.  This requires extensive knowledge of and experience in managing/overseeing inspection of construction, including definition of project scope and contract requirements; schedule analysis and performance; principles and engineering; minimum applicable local, state and federal design standards; local, state and federal permitting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates agency review of construction progress; attends any and all progress meetings; represents agency needs at progress meetings; informs others of status; monitors DGS and contractor to ensure agency needs are met.  Ensures change orders are appropriate and serve agency needs.

Manages small in-house construction/renovation projects from beginning to completion; Establishes project scope; coordinates with contractors, designers, and vendors to ensure scope is met.

Writes materials, repair, renovation/replacement specifications for maintenance and renovation projects.

Writes project program to ensure all aspects of project are addressed; reviews all design submissions; coordinates review comments with key individuals as appropriate.

Reviews and comments on project plans and construction drawings; assists with preparation and coordination of new design, review of design plans; serves on review boards; provides clear, concise and timely communication of input.

Establishes and maintains office project files; maintains correspondence with vendors, construction personnel, architects, and project managers; returns project correspondence and phone communication; performs filing, computer input, and copying of plans.

Provides technical engineering and construction management assistance to agency members and supervisors to ensure quality project is received. Assists with preparation and coordination of new design; reviews designs by others. Provides lay interpretation of drawings and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Five (5) years of experience in construction management, plan review, and working knowledge of facilities operations, design, and construction.

*Note:  Applicants may substitute additional years of experience as defined above on a year for year basis for the required degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive experience in project management as it pertains to construction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of existing building codes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), etc.

Knowledge of facilities operations, design, and construction. 

Skill in:

Skill in effective written and oral communication.

Skill in using standard office equipment.

Skill in using project management software.

Ability to:

Ability to communicate effectively with District Court personnel, building owners, project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Ability to read and interpret construction/architectural plans/technical design.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to recognize and quickly learn changes in technical and regulatory requirements as pertaining to design and construction of capital projects.

Travel:

Weekly (periodic) travel throughout the state to oversee District Court construction projects.

Fleet vehicles available for travel.

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots may be required.

Face masks, as needed.  

Selection Process:

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov.

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their via email to or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

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