Chief of Construction Contracts Administration

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 5M, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Engineering and Construction.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Construction Contracts Administration Division of the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

• Directs the administration of construction contracts for major water, sewer, storm drain, road, bridge, public building, and other capital projects.
• Administers the contract bid process, including the preparation of advertisements, the opening and tabulating of bids, and the recommendation of awards.
• Administers the inspection of capital project construction to ensure compliance by the contractor with plans, specifications, and other contractual provisions.
• Makes periodic field inspections of work in progress.
• Approves payments to construction contractors.
• Participates in an annual prequalification of construction contractors.
• Assesses construction contract changes orders and claims to negotiate resolutions.
• Assists in the preparation of the operating budget.
• Directs the preparation of status, expenditure, and detailed completion reports for the Department and other agencies.
• Reviews design projects for value engineering and constructability.
• Reviews and approves schedules for construction projects.
• Determines the assessment of liquidated damages.
• Coordinates with Baltimore County compliance groups such as MWBE and prevailing wage local hire.
• Oversees the inspection and final acceptance of Utility and Road construction on private development projects that include public infrastructure.

• Represents the Department on committees and at public and internal meetings.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness.
• Performs special assignments requested by the Chief of the Bureau or Director of Public Works and Transportation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from a college or university recognized by the Committee on Engineering and Accreditation of the Maryland State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors with a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Plus

At least ten years’ field or office engineering experience.

Education in engineering, public administration, or a related field beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

OR

Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer.

Plus

Ten years’ field or office engineering experience.

Education in engineering, public administration, or a related field beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.