Project Manager I or II - Transportation

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7 : 30 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.; full-benefits

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

This professional position will plan and manage public works capital transportation projects and help administer County programs and policies for the Traffic and Permit Section of the Department of Engineering and Construction Management.

The position will assist with the initial planning and budgeting phases, and continue through the design phase, bidding process, construction phase, and post-construction period for a wide variety of capital projects related to transportation infrastructure within Frederick County-maintained public rights-of-way.

The position will also assist with the administration of a variety of County programs and policies related to traffic mitigation, traffic control devices, traffic data collection and analysis, right-of-way permit administration, report generation, and constituent services.

Supervision is received from the Engineering Supervisor of the Traffic and Permitting Section.

NOTE : Above base salary is not guaranteed and is contingent upon the review of the chosen candidate's education background, work experience background and relevant certification by the hiring department's Division Director and Human Resources Division Director.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE :

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan).

This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work / Life balance programs include : Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate design and construction activities related to County transportation infrastructure and traffic control devices as they relate to the County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and Traffic and Permit Section initiatives
• Prepare Requests For Proposals for selection of design consultants; make recommendations on the award of consultant contracts;

manage and administer design and construction contracts

• Compose project or program-related letters, memoranda, and reports
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and concerned citizens through a variety of channels
• Create and maintain a comprehensive CIP project status report using Primavera Contract Manager or similar software as required
• Establish project schedules and manage projects to stay on schedule
• Review and prepare cost estimates and track project accounts to ensure that projects stay within budget
• Review contract plans and specifications for compliance with governing codes and County specifications and requirements
• Secure necessary permits and approvals for construction
• Respond to technical questions and resolve field discrepancies that may arise during construction or program administration
• Administer and negotiate claims and change orders
• Prepare feasibility studies, plans, specifications, and contract documents for projects designed by County personnel
• Assist in preparing and presenting information to elected officials, review boards, the general public, and other interested audiences (this may include evening meetings)
• Staff Emergency Operations Center during inclement weather and other emergency events as required (this may include nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Update and maintain procedures manuals
• Collect traffic data or site condition information in the field, or oversee similar efforts performed by other County employees or consultants
• Interpret traffic data and perform analysis, provide recommendations based on supporting data that are consistent with applicable regulations and industry standards
• Interpret State and Federal standards, perform traffic control device warrant analysis and assist in the develop of traffic-related plans and specifications
• Assist in the administration of programs based on County Code, Standard Operating Procedures, or Policies
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications :

• PROJECT MANAGER I (salary $70,095 $84,114 per year)
• Associate's degree
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Minimum 1 year of project management and / or civil engineering related work experience in one or more of the following areas : transportation infrastructure projects (new construction or retrofit), traffic control devices, accessible pedestrian facilities, multi-modal transportation, traffic data collection and analysis, transportation planning
• PROJECT MANAGER II (salary $75,001 - $90,001 per year)
• Associate's degree
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Minimum 3 years of project management work experience in one or more the following areas : transportation infrastructure projects (new construction or retrofit), traffic control devices, accessible pedestrian facilities, multi-modal transportation, traffic data collection and analysis, transportation planning

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Working knowledge of traffic control devices (signs, signals, and pavement markings) as described in the Maryland MUTCD, maintenance of traffic in work zones, ADA accessibility standards in public rights-of-way, transportation safety countermeasures, transportation planning methods, and multi-modal transportation concepts with an emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Familiarity with construction methods and materials related to public rights-of-way and traffic control devices
• Ability to understand and interpret transportation-related regulations, and standards.
• Ability to effectively plan and design in-house projects and prepare related estimates, plans, specifications, proposal forms, and bid packages
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects from feasibility study, design, bidding process, construction, and project close-out
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and / or programs
• Ability to effectively read, interpret, and review construction documents and specifications for all design disciplines related to building design and construction
• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment (e.g., project management, budgeting, word processing)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with user agencies, engineering and design consultants, co-workers, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the general public
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present clear and concise written and verbal reports for varied audiences

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR :

• Road, traffic, or multi-modal project management experience with the State of Maryland and / or Frederick County
• Experience with AutoCAD / Microstation and GIS
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with ProCore construction management software
• College degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Transportation Planning, or a related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

• While working in this position, this person is required to constantly sit and frequently walk
• While working in this position, this person is required to constantly work indoors; occasionally work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, work in a noisy environment, near machinery, and wear protective equipment;

and, rarely work in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees), cold temperatures (below 32 degrees), and in a dirty / dusty environment

• Ability to provide own transportation, as needed, for meetings and other commitments.
• Available for occasional evening / weekend hours as needed for meetings, special projects, etc.
• Availability to staff the Emergency Operations Center during inclement weather and other emergency events as required (this may include nights, weekends, and holidays)

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include) :

• An evaluation of training and requirements
• One or more interviews

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