Job Description

Montgomery College, has need for a full-time Project Manager I. The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is a grade 31, non-bargaining, exempt position. The position is located at Central Services, Rockville. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. 

The Project Manager I, under supervision and/or direction, is responsible for contract management for multiple projects (concurrently) including an extensive number of professional disciplines, representing a high-degree of technical complexity; actively manage the work of outside consultants; management of interactions with multiple constituencies (requires critical thinking, analysis, evaluation and problem solving) in a wide-range of technical areas.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Extensively plan organizational, workforce, procurement and management process need for the concurrent administration of multiple construction contracts valuing millions of dollars ($20-$30 million annually) in support of college-wide planning goals and objectives.
• Organize, manage and evaluate work of assigned staff (college employees, outside consultants, contractors and vendors) on major projects of college-wide significance.
• Prepare routine reports on project progress for applicable stakeholders.
• Manage work within established project budget and schedule constraints.
• Prepare draft documents necessary for obtaining project expenditure approvals from College, State and local authorities in accordance with budgetary and other guidelines.
• Review and advise on facilities design, engineering solutions and alternatives.
• Provide advice and/or interpret building, life safety and accessibility codes, sustainability practices, and space use requirements/limitations.
• Manage completion of construction contract documents including oversight for the preparation of technical specifications and drawings.
• Represent the College in the process of obtaining technical approvals from State and local regulatory authorities as well as public and private utility agencies.
• Manage construction contract and fixture, furnishing and equipment (FFE) procurement actions, including preparing bid or request for proposal documents for public advertisement.
• Manage transition of facility custody from contractors to appropriate campus personnel.
• Plan, schedule and supervise personnel moves, including managing moves of existing departmental furniture, information technology or academic department personnel.
• Provide oversight for contract close-out activities, including preparation of record documents for campus and central files. Assist with determining final payment release.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Design or a related field, and/or any combination of education, training, and experience providing understanding of the field and the ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible professional and supervisory experience managing new building construction and renovation projects of moderate size and complexity ($5 million in construction cost value) Experience in the design and construction of higher education (or similar environment).
• Knowledge of planning construction administration management practices and procedures, including document, budget and schedule management and control.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD. Knowledge of building, life safety, and accessibility codes; sustainability practices, life- cycle analysis, building commissioning, and quality control practices.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United states and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Licenses and Certifications

• Architect, Engineering or other applicable professional certification. Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or NCIDQ certification. Applicable credentials issued by the US Green Building Council: Leadership in Energy.

Salary range: $76,679 - $122,664.  Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($76,679 - $99,671) based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity.
 

Application Process:

• Apply online at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/employment
• Submission of a cover letter is strongly recommended

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn​ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

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