Facility Development Manager

Posting number: FY27-00029

Department: DPW Project Management

Job classification: Chief Project Management

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development, Public Works, Professional, Community Development, Project Management

Summary

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

This position manages and supervises the Office of Project Management, overseeing the planning, development, and execution of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and maintenance projects. Responsibilities include assigning and monitoring projects, developing scopes and budgets for fiscal planning, and providing regular updates to internal stakeholders including DPW management, the Budget Office, and the County Executive’s Office. The position also administers personnel functions such as recruitment, performance evaluation, and staff development, and supports training initiatives to maintain industry standards and certifications.

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 (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all 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
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 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

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. 

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

Examples of duties

• Supervise the work of professional and support staff members; administer related personnel functions 
• Manage and supervise the Office of Project Management for the planning, distribution, and execution of Capital Improvement Program and Maintenance Systemic projects
• Develop new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects including scope, budget, and schedule for the annual fiscal planning cycle
• Provide ongoing support to DPW management, Budget Office, CIP committee, and County Executive’s Office throughout project development and execution
• Monitor progress of project execution
• Provide project schedules and updates
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and monthly updates on project status, change orders, schedules, and staff workload to internal stakeholders
• Administer personnel functions, perform personnel recruitments, conduct performance evaluations, and resolve personnel issues
• Direct the review of construction plans for compliance with County policies, regulations and design criteria 
• Train new staff on job duties and participate in professional development activities including industry seminars and certification updates
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

Qualifications

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in public works operations, maintenance, or infrastructure management, which must Include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Master’s Degree in business administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field with 5 years experience as described above which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff or an Associate’s Degree in business administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field with 9 years experience as described above which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Advanced knowledge of construction principles, planning, and development
• Advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal construction codes and regulations
• Knowledge of budgetary and fiscal matters in relation to capital improvement projects
• Skilled in supervision and management of other employees
• Skilled in managing multiple and varied construction programs
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills and the ability to prepare and present clear, concise written and spoken reports and statistical information
• Ability to effectively plan and prepare accurate estimates, specifications and budgets
• Ability to effectively deal with construction claims, change orders and, if needed, arbitration
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Professional Architect in the State of Maryland
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit; and frequently walk
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors

Supplemental information

• Available for varied working hours as needed to accommodate meetings, contractors' schedules, emergency events and other commitments

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include): 

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. A pre-employment drug test and physical examination