PROGRAM MANAGER, PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (PROGRAM MANAGER IV) - #24-005479-0035

Introduction

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The mission of the Office of Facilities Management and Development (OFMD) is to ensure adequate physical capacity and high-quality facilities to meet the needs of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and its customers and to ensure that MDH real property assets are efficiently used.

This mission is accomplished by providing planning, problem-solving, and competent administrative support capabilities to our customers.

Our highest priority is the provision of timely and responsive service to all customers.

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LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Office of Facilities Management and Development, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Office of Facilities Management and Development (OFMD) is responsible for the management of, planning, design, and construction for the Department of Health ( MDH ) facilities.

The incumbent is the co-chair of the MDH / DGS Joint Program Office and serves as the MDH Lead for implementation of the MDH 2041 Facilities Master Plan ( FMP ).

As such, the incumbent is responsible for :

• Leading the development of the Department’s Capital Improvement Program in collaboration with the Department of Budget and Management Capital Budgeting Office.
• Managing project programming and budget development for capital construction projects.
• Acting as the MDH lead liaison to the Department of General Services (DGS) Office of Design, Construction, Energy for facility renewal and capital construction projects.
• Coordinating with the DGS Office of Real Estate for real property transactions supporting the MDH 2041 Facilities Master Plan.
• Leading staff and managing consultants providing planning, design, and construction oversight services.
• Promoting interagency coordination for successful project completion.
• Coordinating with appropriate MDH leads to ensure engagement with stakeholders including collective bargaining units, community stakeholders, and the Maryland Judiciary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional experience in construction management, project management, and / or architectural design.

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications :

• Experience leading large-scale project management of facility design or construction.
• Experience in healthcare facilities management and design.
• Experience in preparing and presenting reports, analyses, and / or recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Progressive management experience.
• Ability to interpret lease agreements and manage multi-year leases.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with various units or departments including internal or external stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of DGS Procurement Process for retaining consultants and management of AE firms for the development of Capital Building Projects.
• Knowledge of DGS Professional Services Procedures and DGS Procurement Processes.
• Experience developing capital budgets / project budgets / experience with Department of Budget and Management Capital Budgeting Information System (CBIS).
• Experience managing consultants, including healthcare planners, architects, MEPS engineers, and building performance designers.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A cover letter and resume must accompany your application, uploaded in one file under the resume section.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation based on their education, training, and experience.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date, and information submitted after this date will not be accepted.

BENEFITS

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits :

• Meaningful Work
• Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription, and Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
• Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
• Retirement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
• Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below : STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W.

Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm on the closing date for the recruitment.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling : 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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