Project Manager or Engineer - Transportation

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

This professional position will plan and manage Frederick County's CIP transportation projects, and will coordinate project-related activities with consultants, contractors and other interested County departments/agencies. Direction may be given to engineering, technical and support staff; direction may be received from senior engineering/project management staff. Supervision is received from the Chief of the Office of Transportation Engineering.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

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 holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (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 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit

• 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.

• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

• Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Assist in preparation of the Capital Improvement Program; serve as project manager on County CIP transportation projects
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFP) for selection of design consultants
• Evaluate technical and price proposals and make recommendations on the award of consultant contracts
• Manage contractual agreements and related documents associated with consultant services
• Establish project schedules and ensure that projects stay on schedule
• Review cost estimates and track project accounts to ensure that projects stay within budget
• Review contract plans and specifications for compliance with governing codes as well as County policies, regulations and design criteria
• Coordinate design projects with local, State and Federal government agencies; secure permits and approvals from regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with the Property Management Services Coordinator on real estate acquisitions
• Provide guidance to construction inspection personnel during construction of projects
• Prepare and present information to elected officials, the general public and other interested audiences
• Prepare feasibility studies, plans, specifications, and contract documents for in-house projects
• Staff Emergency Operations Center and phone bank during inclement weather and other emergency events as required (this could include nights, weekends and holidays)
• 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.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

PROJECT MANAGER I (salary $70,095 - $112,152 per year):

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
• Possession of a valid automobile operators license

PROJECT MANAGER II (salary $75,001 - $120,002 per year):

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
• Possession of a valid automobile operators license

PROJECT MANAGER III (salary $80,252 - $128,402 per year):

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management or closely related field
• Minimum 5 years of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
• Possession of a valid automobile operators license

ENGINEER I (salary $75,001 - $120,002 per year):

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Minimum 1 year of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
• Possession of a valid automobile operators license

ENGINEER II (salary $80,252 - $128,402 per year):

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Minimum 3 years of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field
• Possession of current Engineer in Training certification
• Possession of a valid automobile operators license

NOTE: Placement into a I, II, or III position level is based upon such qualifications as education, work experience, and relevant certification. The upper pay ranges reflect possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

NOTE: Candidates with an unrelated Bachelor's degree may be hired as a Project Manager III with 9 years of civil engineering work experience in the transportation field

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

• Working knowledge of transportation related projects in the areas of pavement management and road and bridge construction

• Familiarity with Maryland State Highway standards, specifications, contracts and submittal procedures.

• Ability to effectively manage a project through the study, design, bidding and construction process and to effectively administer multiple project assignments

• Ability to effectively utilize computerized systems/equipment (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and project management, etc.)

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, co-workers, government agencies and the general public

• Strong and effective written and spoken (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills and the ability to prepare and present clear, concise written and spoken reports for varied audiences

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Road and Bridge project management experience with the State of Maryland and/or Frederick County
• Experience with AutoCAD/Microstation and GIS
• Professional licensure in engineering or architecture
• Current Project Management Professional Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, this person is required to frequently sit and occasionally walk and drive
• While working in this position, this person is required to frequently work indoors; occasionally work outdoors and is required to wear protective equipment; and rarely walks on uneven ground
• Ability to provide own transportation to work sites and other locations
• Available for varied working hours to accommodate conferences, meetings, special projects, and emergency events

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

1) An evaluation of training and experience

2) One or more interviews