CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER/ARCHITECT SENIOR

The resulting eligible list may be used to fill current and future vacancies within DGS as they occur.

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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) is seeking an individual to act as a Project Manager on Capital Projects for the Project Management & Design Division. 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. 

• 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.
• 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.
• Proficient use of computer (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.

Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated possession of the following:  

• Mechanical Engineers with experience in buildings
• Licensed Interior Designer in the State of Maryland, and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and/or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-7293.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Online applications are highly recommended; however, the paper application may be submitted to:

 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.