Capital Improvement Program; CIP Coordinator

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in overseeing all capital and maintenance improvement projects; coordinating major renovations and replacements of current facilities; managing site selection, development, space needs studies, design criteria, and various other capital projects.

• Assists with overseeing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) activities for the Circuit Court.
• Provides maintenance support for courthouse operations, including addressing elevator issues, repairing the fire alarm system, and other related tasks.
• Assists in managing new projects in Capital Improvement Programs, including provision for public input into the design process.
• Facilitates the timely and efficient completion of planned projects in accordance with established guidelines, specifications, and financial constraints.
• Conducts progress meetings; reviews change orders; verifies and submits for processing of architect/engineer and general contractor payments.
• Assists in reviewing project plans, specifications, and cost estimates at each submission phase; notes conflicts and/or discrepancies; and checks the accuracy of estimates.
• Provides reports and records related to project records.
• Liaise with architects, contractors, engineers, inspectors, and other agencies to (1) explain, clarify, and resolve actual/potential problems related to the review and analysis of construction plans, specifications, and drawings; (2) initiate appropriate actions that will gain compliance with project plans, specifications, codes, policies, and procedures; and (3) modify plans and specifications.
• Performs Construction Inspections to ensure the projects are being conducted in accordance with the construction documents.
• Reviews documents, purchasing ordinances, building codes, and applicable professional publications to ensure maximum job proficiency.
• Assists in coordinating and interacting with the Finance Division and Court Administration on CIP matters.
• Continuously audit preventive maintenance to address all issues as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from college with significant coursework in structural or civil engineering, architecture, or other fields appropriate to the work, plus four (4) years of experience in inspection, construction supervision, or construction engineering with one (1) year in a supervisory/lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Extensive knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
• Extensive knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances, and publications related to building construction.
• Knowledge of construction contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with contractors, engineers, architects, and representatives of utility companies and government agencies.
• Ability to lead/supervise subordinates.

A background check is required for all applicants.

The Circuit Court for Prince George's County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

A request for ADA accommodations for interviews should be made at the time of notification of the interview.