What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager III (13705, Grade 30) position at Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?

Salary : $80,206.00 - $144,677.00 Annually

Location : Wheaton, MD

Job Type : Career

Job Number : 13705

Department : MC Parks

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Are you a skilled project manager and creative problem solver?
Are you detail oriented and well organized?
Are you interested in a career in public service?

If this sounds like you, the Montgomery County Department of Parks-Park Development Division is the place you want to be for your next adventure and career challenge! We are seeking a motivated, highly organized and professional Engineering Project Manager III to join our team, a role that aligns directly with our mission of environmental stewardship and recreation. This position plays a crucial part in ensuring that our infrastructure projects are sustainable and that our environmental initiatives are effective. By doing so, we can better protect our natural resources while providing safe, enjoyable spaces for the community. To ensure that our parks remain a haven for nature and a valuable resource for the community for generations to come. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are ready to lead projects that enhance public access to natural spaces, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at our headquarters in downtown Wheaton, MD and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. Visit our website to learn more about the work of the Parks Department :

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. As a part of the Bi-County Commission, the Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of over 850 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 419 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland.

Please Note : The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Competitive Employment Sign-on Bonus and Employee Referral Program available (Commensurate with education, experience and other M-NCPPC eligibility criteria)

This is a Hybrid Workplace Position

Very flexible and competitive benefits package available

Examples of Important Duties

The Montgomery County Department of Parks is seeking a skilled Engineering Project Manager III assumes a lead role in the design and management of the department's largest, most technically complex, and politically significant capital projects and work programs. Projects assigned encompass extensive internal and external coordination with specialists across varied disciplines, as well as public input and involvement. Technical complexities include cost effectiveness trade-offs between design, maintainability, sustainability, safety, and other considerations that demand careful assessment, analysis and an adept balance of decision-making factors. The role shall have a level of coaching for engineering staff to uphold identified standards for civil engineering aspects of the department's projects. The role is tailored for a seasoned design and construction project manager with Professional Engineer registration.

Design and manage park projects in a multi-disciplinary team setting. This includes developing project scopes, coordinating and implementing public outreach, creating concept designs, preparing construction documents and bid packages, obtaining required permits and approvals, supporting construction oversight, and communicating progress effectively to various levels of the organization.

Facilitating meetings of internal and external stakeholders to introduce a project and incorporate comments throughout the design, permitting, and construction process. This includes soliciting input from internal Parks stakeholders, partnering agencies, private citizens, and community organizations.

Collaborate with planning, design, construction, and operational professionals to identify, prioritize, design, and construct park improvements. Park improvements include parking lots, walkways, courts, trails, pedestrian / trail bridges, structures, ballfields, site utilities, storm water management facilities, drainage improvements, playgrounds, park recreational amenities, infrastructure, environmental enhancements, and other general civil improvements.

Having and maintaining a working knowledge of principal aspects and regulatory requirements of engineering and park design, such as, but not limited to, environmental, geo-technical, civil, and structural engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and construction management.

Develop program priorities and budgets accounting for safety, equity, cost, need, location, and input from competing internal and external stakeholders for various park programs in standardized methodology.

Serve as the lead technical reviewer and coordinator for large political sensitive projects that are to be constructed on parkland by outside entities. This entails leading and managing coordination efforts to provide a detailed review of plans to anticipate both intended and unintended consequences of the proposed work, negotiating betterments, and integrating feedback from the internal multi-divisional review team on behalf of Parks.

Preferred Qualifications :

Proficiency with use of technology : Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, GIS ESRI software, etc.

Experience with preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Invitations for Bids (IFB).

Experience with the regulatory requirements, construction practices, and inspection protocols for Public Sector Projects.

Knowledge of Montgomery County, State of Maryland, and federal government regulatory permitting associated with site development projects;

Ability to lead a project team with various backgrounds through the design and permitting process.

Experience with projects from initial planning stages through construction and transfer to operations.

Experience working in the public sector, particularly on projects involving multiple public agencies and regulatory compliance.

Continued efforts toward Professional Development and enhancement, including advanced degrees, certifications, and participation in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering or in any related field.

Six years of progressively responsible designer and / or construction manager experience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 10 years.

Valid Registered Professional License issued by any state within the United States consistent with one's field of professional-technical expertise (Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Engineering) and the position of assignment is required for eligibility. A valid Registered Professional License issued by the State of Maryland consistent with one's field of professional-technical expertise is required within six months of appointment to a position in this class.

Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Supplemental Information

Class / Specification : Construction and Design Project Manager III

Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!

Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available :

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility

You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.

Plan Employee Contribution Plan C 9.5%

of base salary (FOP members only) Plan E 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)

Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

Medical

Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)

UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)

UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)

Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)

Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)

Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)

Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution : $3,200

Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution : $5,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

Employee Pays 20% : Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)

Benefits paid at 66 2 / 3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000 / month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

Benefits paid at 66 2 / 3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20% : Commission Pays 80%)

Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each

Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse / Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000

Spouse / Dependent Combination - $10,000 / $5,000, $20,000 / $10,000, or $30,000 / $15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.

Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year

Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

Annual : 15 days per year

Personal : 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)

Sick : 15 days per year

Holidays : 11 days per year

Other Benefits

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Plan

Legal Services Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, or a degree in any related field?

Do you have six years of progressively responsible designer and / or construction manager experience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification?

Do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 10 years?

Do you have a valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations? Driver's License must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Do you have a valid Registered Professional Engineering License from a state in the United States?

Describe how engineering in Parks may differ from typical site civil engineering approaches. What are the benefits and challenges of altering typical design methods to park settings?

Describe your experience with condition assessment, asset management, and prioritizing infrastructure rehabilitation.

Besides a completed project, what is your favorite part of a project's journey from inception to construction?

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