CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER/ARCHITECT SENIOR

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301 West Preston Street, Baltimore MD 21201

Projects located at sites throughout the State of Maryland with travel to job site as necessary.

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) division of Project Management & Design is seeking an individual to act as staff to the Maryland Green Building Council and Project Manager on Capital Projects.  This division provides project management for Capital State Projects, from the program approval through design and construction to ensure compliance with the project program and approved budget.  The division is responsible for all design and construction projects for the Maryland Departments of General Services, Natural Resources, Juvenile Services, Military, Judiciary, State Police, Planning, Health & Mental Hygiene, Education, Veterans Affairs, MD Public Television, Baltimore City Community College, and several other State entities.   

This position would also be responsible for staffing the Maryland Green Building Council, a council made up of appointed members and representatives from relevant State Agencies.  The Council is governed by State Finance & Procurement Article 4-801 and 3-602.1.  Staff responsibilities include meeting and event logistics, records of meetings, annual reports on the status of State funded green buildings, research on sustainability topics for the council and other duties as requested by the Council Chair.

• Provide mentoring to internal DGS staff on sustainable building practices, guidelines and recommendations.
• Write meeting minutes, meeting agendas and reports on the status of State funded green buildings.
• Coordinate the logistics of monthly meetings and annual events for the Green Building Council.
•  Provide guidance on State regulations for the Green Building Council.
•  Manage capital projects including documenting decisions, managing financials, coordinating with other government entities, and managing architects & engineer design teams.
• Manage all aspects of a project budget including complete project accounting, negotiating AE modifications, construction change orders, etc.
• Assists in the procurement of contracts including request for proposal (RFP) development, evaluation committee duties and dispute resolution. Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical, both written & verbally.
• Provide customer service on green building issues to State Agencies and local government entities requesting assistance.
• Prepare documents for bidding for new and renovation projects.
• Review capital projects from an architecture & engineering standpoint for various State Agencies.
• Negotiate fees for the design of projects with Architects & Engineers.
• Prepare required State documentation for projects including Board of Public Works agendas, MBE documentation requirements, program documentation.
• Enhance green building practices for State funded projects.
• Develop and facilitate program to increase interaction, compliance and reporting of green building results from all state agencies.
• Work with DGS Energy to develop a program to measure and verify the positive impacts of green buildings. Proficient in computer skills (Word & Excel).
• Other duties as assigned.  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience as a design or project engineer or architect for large-scale multi-year construction projects.

Notes:

1. Master’s degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

2. Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the State of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements may be substituted for the education requirement.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Civil Engineer Corps or Engineering Aid classifications or Construction Engineering Technician, Technical Engineer, or Civil or Combat Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and/or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Understanding of Sustainability legislation, regulations and policies  

This recruitment is limited to applicants willing to accept employment in Baltimore City, Maryland.

1. Employees in this classification are required to possess and maintain a Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the State of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees may be required to carry an electronic paging device or provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached after normal business hours.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED.  The list will be valid for at least one year and may be extended.  The list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

You must possess the minimum qualifications before you may be selected for a State job – Verification will be completed by the appointing authority.  Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week.  You must include on your application the time you spent in such activity.  You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

To submit additional information, please upload an attachment to your application or fax to: (410)333-7293.

If you are unable to submit an application online, you may send a paper application, by the closing date, to: Personnel Division, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Room 1207, Baltimore, MD  21201.

TTY Users: call via Maryland TTY Relay (800)735-2258

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.