Major Maintenance Project Manager, Grade 22
Montgomery County Government
Department of General Services, Facilities Maintenance
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Salary Range: $71,426.00 - $113,837.00
The Department of General Services, The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) delivers operational and mission critical services 24 hours a day seven days a week on behalf of County residents and Montgomery County Government. FM manages over 400 County buildings, ensuring they are maintained at the highest level to provide a comfortable environment for employees and the public.
DFM is seeking a Major Maintenance Project Manager to serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of maintenance, renovation & inspection services. Responsible for performing all maintenance, renovation, repair and replacement project manager functions from project scoping to project close-out for County-owned and County-leased buildings/facilities; in each project, serves as owner’s representative and as assigned, manages multiple projects concurrently. Also responsible for performing such trade subject matter expert functions as reviewing manufacturer specifications and performance histories of key building systems and materials to forecast need for, estimate cost of, and ensure compatibility of, replacements. In both roles, helps ensure contractors comply with regulatory guidelines including jobsite safety and environmental requirements and building envelope or electro-mechanical codes (as assigned), and that project quality is controlled including consistency with manufacturer specifications and generally accepted practices in the trades(s) involved. Verifies the work completed and maintain quality control.
What You’ll Be Doing
Duties include, but not limited to:
Serves as subject matter expert in a specified trade: HVAC-R, electrical, piping-plumbing or building envelope/structural (foundation, walls, roofing, fenestration, interior and finishes). Reviews manufacturer guidelines. Advises on trade issues of projects/assignments and evaluates and makes technical judgments about workmanship, materials, equipment, phasing, staging, time and other trade-related matters based on expertise in the trade(s). Stays abreast of and assesses pros and cons of new technologies (materials/equipment/processes) and trade-offs.
Solicits estimates or proposals from vendors for work not covered by contracts or shops.
Coordinates and communicates with business contacts concerning projects and other assignments to obtain/verify facts, discuss courses of action and exchange other routine and non-routine information. Organizes and conducts project coordination meetings when required. Keeps supervisor and stakeholders informed.
Reviews or prepares work orders, maintains a log of all projects and time and material contract files, records observations, and findings, and prepares recurring and special status reports of all projects and assignments
Performs facility maintenance inspections, prepares written inspection reports and initiates work orders for maintenance to be performed by County employees and/or time and material contractors
Reviews contract documents with time and material contractors to ensure all parties agree to terms, conditions, scope of work, specifications; makes recommendations to improve future contracts
Prepares working sketches and drawings to accurately depict project requirements, if needed, reviews contractor drawings for errors, omissions and/or trouble areas before work begins, and refers to the agreed-upon drawings as work proceeds.
Uses a computer and various electronic devices/systems to plan, schedule, communicate, research (the Internet), create, exchange, record and use information, make/check calculations, etc. Uses generic and trade-specific tools
Provides guidance to contractors as needed on assigned projects and solves a range of field problems.
Drives to and from various County worksites to manage projects.
Performs related duties as required.
Work that is performed at maintenance-construction work sites requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE); situational awareness and caution are always required at project sites.
Work from time to time is carried out after regular working hours and on weekends and must be available to work during time-sensitive projects and emergencies.
The individual selected for this position will be considered an “Essential Employee.” Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) trade, the electrical trade, the building envelope/structural/interior trades in combination (such as carpentry, masonry, roofing, drywall, flooring and painting), or the plumbing-piping trade depending on the specialty area of the position of assignment. Three (3) years of this experience must have been at the full performance (journey) level or higher. Experience must include substantial trade work at the journey level or higher in major maintenance, renovation, rehabilitation, remodeling and repair projects involving commercial or industrial buildings/facilities such as office buildings, warehouses, commercial-industrial boilers/chillers, commercial-industrial electrical systems and commercial-industrial piping systems.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Possession and maintenance of:
A valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence; and
Electrical trade area of Possession of a journey level (or higher) Electrician license issued by the State of Maryland
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
1. Experience in remodeling, renovation and maintenance projects including knowledge of local codes, work specifications and contract documents.
2. Experience reading blueprints and schematics, preparing working drawings and sketches, and developing initial material and labor costs.
3. Experience preparing reports, work orders, specifications, cost estimates and vendor proposals.
4. Experience with purchasing procedures and materials contracts.
5. Experience maintaining and replacing Fire Alarm Systems, Rolling Doors, ADA Motorized Doors, Fire Extinguishers and Kitchen Hood suppression systems.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
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