Project Manager or Engineer - Transportation

JOB INFORMATION

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.

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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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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 licensePROJECT 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 licenseENGINEER 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 licenseENGINEER 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 audiencesPREFERENCE 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 CertificationPHYSICAL 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to