Senior Project Manager - Design

Senior Project Manager - Design
Baltimore City Public Schools
200 E. North Avenue
Baltimore , MD 21202

Support Staff - Position - Manager

Job Number 8600000551
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The Senior Project Manager - Design leads the design project management efforts for the contracts for new construction, major renovations, and systemic projects for multi-million-dollar capital program.

Essential Functions

• Leads design project managers and other City Schools team members in the coordination and compliance of educational facilities design and construction project.
• Serves as approving authority for work through recommendations to the Director and others, as required.
• Ensures that work complies with current and relevant contracts, governing codes, standards and best practices and policies of City Schools, City of Baltimore, and the State of Maryland.
• Supervises professional and support staff in the management of capital projects work related to the procurement, design and bid phase activities. Oversees and provides project management for projects as assigned by the Director.
• Ensures the review of architect, engineering and construction plans and specifications for fiscal and technical sufficiency, as required.
• Consults with project personnel including architects, engineers, and other technical experts to address design or construction/renovation problems and recommend potential solutions.
• Conducts regular reviews of schools under construction to ensure adherence to requirements.
• Utilizes computer software in preparation, analysis and reporting on design projects.
• Provides general and technical oversight and makes recommendations regarding planning, design and construction/renovation of school facilities to the architect, engineer and other design professional team members for the design of construction projects departmen
• Integral to the annual capital improvement plan creation, including scope creation, estimating, project status etc.
• Researches, formulates and enforces standards for design, engineering solutions, materials, quality of installation and maintenance of capital projects.
• Participates in financial and resource management administration through providing input into the capital budget formulation process; reviewing and processing payment invoices; ensuring project cost stability; tracking and maintaining accurate records of expenditures and commitments for capital school
• Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for design services. Prepares documents for bid. Prepares documentation required for School Board approval of projects and reviews contracts for completeness and accuracy.
• Supports user and community involvement in City Schools' capital facilities projects.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary 107100.00
Minimum Salary 94500.00
Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture (preferred), engineering, or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Eight years' practical experience in architectural or engineering design. Project management for multiple and concurrent facilities projects, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer or Architect's license issued by the State of Maryland Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred. Licensure or professional certification in another area will be considered in combination with related experience.
• Valid class C non-commercial driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of educational facilities architecture and engineering design, commercial or industrial construction and installation means, and methods, operating and maintenance considerations associated with various sophisticated building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize ongoing and multiple projects to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and address contingencies on simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated skills in design monitoring, resolving conflicts or managing a technical workforce that addresses drawings, specifications, materials, compliance, and related matters.
• Experience in projects that utilize various forms of construction contracting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, City Schools' personnel and partner stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in public sector competitive procurement processes and.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, ordinances, and regulations
• Proficient skill in the use of personal computers and relevant design and office applications.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with project management software desirable.

Full time or Part time Full time
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).
This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.