Description
- Are you highly organized with solid coordination skills?
- Are you a creative manager and problem solver?
- Do you get satisfaction out of building projects that improve people's quality of life?
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner is seeking a Construction Project Manager in its Park Development Division,to lead Montgomery Parks in building and renovating quality park and recreational facilities while protecting resources in the Montgomery County Park System. This is an exciting time to join the Department, which serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, and manages 421 parks on more than 37,000 acres of parkland with a career staff of approximately 830 employees. The role and impact of parks have expanded considerably over the last few years, especially during and as a result of the pandemic. This position will be key in managing priorities around the maintenance and growth of one of the largest local park systems in the country.
The Department has an annual operating budget of over $130 million and a six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of over $235 million.
Go to our website to learn more: https//www.montgomeryparks.org/
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
What the job will involve:
Under direction, this position concurrently manages the construction of park and recreation facilities for multiple projects in various stages of completion. This position works across the continuum of design and construction activities and applies a knowledge of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction management with a good working knowledge of related fields to ensure the delivery of timely and well-constructed projects that provide quality recreation facilities and protects natural resources.
- Manages capital and major maintenance projects that are large, technically complex, politically sensitive or highly visible,
- Conducts constructability review, participates in detailed design process, and supports contract document and bidding process,
- Performs full range of professional construction management work including submittal review, schedule management, and inspector oversight,
- Ensures effective timely project delivery, cost controls, and transitions into operations,
- Demonstrates understanding of ADA, SWM, and other regulatory requirements.
- Applies a comprehensive knowledge of Park construction and related fields.
- Independently performs various types of analyses and solves problems, including interactions with technical and non-technical staff.
- Works with people inside and outside the organization to inform, coordinate, instruct, guide, advise and achieve desired actions.
- Works with Parks' Electronic Asset Management (EAM) system to incorporate new and modified assets.
Important Skills and Characteristics
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven ability to lead a team with in-depth experience in diversity management.
- Collaborative with a strong work ethic; a cooperative spirit, and creative thinking skills.
- Proven ability to approach and interact with people of all backgrounds and the ability to think collaboratively with various members of the organization and other public agencies.
- Proven organizational, coordination, and workload management skills and abilities.
- Superb verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications - Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience that includes substantive work in project construction management.
- Direct experience in both building development and park related site projects including new construction and renovation.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Strong computer skills in GIS, databases, AutoCAD, and other graphic software relevant to construction project management.
- Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Storm Water Management Green Card Certificated or able to acquire the Green Card Certificated within six months.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or any related field.Four years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction experience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Design and Construction Project Manager II
Working Conditions:
The position requires a combination of field and office work and includes exposure to inclement weather and outdoor hazards. Also, the incumbent may experience high volume of work and tight deadlines.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only)
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC-457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,050
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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