Design and Construction Project Manager II Grade 26

Description

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Design & Construction Project Manager II in the Capital Planning Development Division. The work has significant impact on the life and well‑being of Prince George’s County residents, implementing new and modernized parks, trails, rehabilitation of historic buildings 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.

• 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.
• Proactively prepares, plans and tracks project schedules and budgets, identifies deficiencies at early stages prior to adverse impacts and significant delays.
• Writes complete and clear scopes of work for professional services needed during a project, reviews proposals and recommends contract awards.
• Manages and coordinates professional services and vendors across varied disciplines to complete assigned projects; coordinates work to complete projects on schedule.
• Engages internal and external stakeholders throughout the project to inform, guide, and advise on scope, goals, requirements, milestones and deliverables.
• Monitors completion of assignments at each stage for timeliness, accuracy and effectiveness, ensuring required approvals, permits, and inspections to keep projects on schedule and avoid delays.
• Effectively and professionally communicates and reports on project status for internal and external stakeholders; initiates and conducts progress meetings at regular intervals during design and/or construction, preparing agendas and minutes.
• 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.
• Reviews progress of construction work at regular intervals to ensure the facility is constructed according to the contract documents.
• Maintains records and files; prepares regular reports.
• Provides technical support to other projects within the Commission.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction experience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities of this class specification.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, totaling 8 years.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with state and Commission rules and regulations; license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform required driving duties.

• Professional licenses and/or certifications preferred in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or similar.
• Experience in public and/or recreation projects (community centers, aquatic facilities, historic properties).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with business contacts in a professional manner; skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Commission state, federal, state and local agencies, vendors, professional consultants, contractors and the public.

• 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,…