About this role
Under general supervision, serves as project manager for Planning, Design and Construction for new construction and renovation capital improvement projects, Special Project Requests and 7330 Requests (third-party funded capital projects). Completes all administrative functions as the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) owner’s representative and ensures contractor compliance with construction plans, specifications, applicable building codes and construction practices. Oversees and coordinates the work of consultants, designers, and contractors. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in construction, business management, or a related field.
- Five years of experience in construction management.
Note: Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of a Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
- Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.
Required licenses must be maintained throughout employment in this position or any other positions that require them.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of best practices of building construction.
- Broad knowledge of all facets of construction including Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Structural disciplines.
- Knowledge of construction contracts and contract documents.
- Knowledge of the principles of scheduling.
- Skill in project management, inspection, the preparation and review of construction documents, reading construction plans, preparing reports, and the use of Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to review, interpret and enforce construction contract documents.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with contractors, school-based administrators, and others.
- Ability to climb ladders to access roofs and other construction site locations.
- Ability to give detailed, concise, and technical directions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, in both verbal and written formats.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class entails field visits of major construction sites. Work includes frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders, entering crawlspaces and exposure to potential hazards such as traffic, heavy equipment, and adverse weather. Duties entail frequent travel between project sites.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees in this classification are Essential-As-Needed Personnel, which states that employees are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
Persons appointed to this class may be required to work during emergency events, subject to call to duty, and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.
FLSA: Exempt
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
GRADE: OPE Grade 05
SALARY: $81,118 - $130,478
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:
Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll
OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).
Application Instructions:
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:
- Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
- Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency:
- Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information
Shawn Stahl, HR Manager
443-809-7872