Project Manager - Bikeways and Trails

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

This professional position works for the Frederick County Department of Engineering and Construction Management and assumes responsibility in the planning and oversight of public works capital transportation projects, with an emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian. The position will assist with the initial planning and budgeting phases of the project, and will continue through the design phase, bidding process, construction phase, and post-construction period of a wide variety of capital projects related to transportation infrastructure within Frederick County-maintained public rights-of-way and County-owned properties. 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 as needed. Supervision is received from the Office Chief of the Office of Transportation Engineering, and the Engineering Supervisor of the Traffic and Permitting Section, depending on the assignment.

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.

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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.

• 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, with emphasis on bicycle-related facilities, sidewalks, ADA compliance, and multi-use trails along County rights-of-way or on County-owned properties
• Prepare Requests For Proposals for selection of design consultants; make recommendations on the award of consultant contracts; manage design and construction contracts
• Review contract plans and specifications for compliance with governing codes and County specifications and requirements
• Compose project or program-related letters, memoranda, and reports; maintain communication with stakeholders and concerned citizens through a variety of channels
• 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; process and negotiate claims and change orders
• Secure necessary permits and approvals for construction
• Respond to technical questions and resolve field discrepancies that may arise during construction or program administration
• 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)
• 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, as well as industry best practices, and assist in the develop of plans and specifications
• Assist in the administration of traffic-related programs based on county code, standard operating procedures, or policies
• Update and maintain procedures manuals, as needed
• Create and maintain a comprehensive CIP project status report using Primavera Contract Manager or similar software as required
• Staff the Emergency Operations Center during inclement weather and other emergency events as required (this may 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
• 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: bicycle/pedestrian transportation infrastructure projects (new construction or retrofit), recreational parkland design and development, traffic control devices, accessible pedestrian facilities, multi-modal transportation, landscaping design, transportation planning

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

• Associate's degree
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Minimum 3 years of project management and/or civil engineering related work experience in one or more of the following areas: bicycle/pedestrian transportation infrastructure projects (new construction or retrofit), recreational parkland design and development, traffic control devices, accessible pedestrian facilities, multi-modal transportation, landscaping design, 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, ADA accessibility standards in public rights-of-way and outdoor facilities, 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, pedestrian facilities, and recreational parkland development
• 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, advocacy groups, 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, trail, parkland, bike, pedestrian, 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/landscape 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