Capital Project Management Program Manager (Water and Sewer Concentration)

Capital Project Management Program Manager (Water and Sewer Concentration)

Salary

$90,122.18 - $157,713.86 Annually

Location

10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646, MD

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00264

Department

PW CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

10/15/2026

• Description
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Summary

The hiring salary range is $90,122.18 - $123,918.02 annually, commensurate with experience.

This is a continuous posting that may close without notice.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of November 4, 2026.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Capital Project Management Program Manager to join the Department of Public Works/Capital Project Management Division. This position involves the application of civil engineering principles and concepts to infrastructure projects; positions are assigned responsibility for major functional areas within the division. This position also involves the supervision of project management staff, management of specialized project management and engineering work in an assigned functional area including grading, storm drainage, storm water management, roads, water or sewer, solid waste, and vertical construction.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises project management staff assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing and operations to meet requirements. Selects, trains, and evaluates staff, and takes appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary. Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leave, performance, and other personnel actions. Monitors staff functions and initiate appropriate corrective actions, as necessary.
• Develops, reviews, and evaluates studies, reports, and makes recommendations or takes appropriate actions. Makes recommendations on personnel decisions, budget expenditures, policy documents including development related policies.
• Oversees and provides guidance on the development of Request for Proposals and Invitations to Bid.
• Applies various specialized analysis including grading, storm drainage, storm water management, road, water, and sewer analysis, as appropriate, to projects to discern relevant issues and facts and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Meets with parties involved to discuss and clarify issues and explain requirements; advises and assists parties on how to achieve compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Monitors performance of staff in interpretation of policy and code. Ensures staff maintenance of project files and records and preparation of related reports including graphic materials, maps, and other illustrative materials, as necessary.
• Coordinates studies and projects with other division functions and departments as necessary; makes referrals and follows through on actions with agencies, as necessary. Serves as final authority in decisions regarding specific project or case management decisions.
• Attends meetings with County staff, consulting engineers, developers, contractors, and public regarding County requirements applicable to projects, and to discuss and resolve problems and issues arising during the process.
• Responds to inquiries from public, developers, engineers, contractors. etc. regarding procedures and compliance issues. Represents the County on a regional or state-wide basis and making presentations before the County Commissioners and the public.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in related field plus ten (10) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

This position is required to receive climate competency training at level 2.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to determine the specific tasks and assignments to be performed, and independently handling or assigning to staff new, unusual problems and deviations.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability to effectively lead a team of professionals.
• Ability to be decisive in making decisions and giving direction

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is partly sedentary with periods of moderate physical activity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with frequent interruptions along with occasional field visits.

Department/Division: Public Works/Capital Project Management/Capital Services

FLSA Status: 118

Pay Grade: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief of Technical Support or Capital Services

Supervises: Sr. Project Manager(s), Project Manager(s) I/II, Assistant Project Managers

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BENEFITS SUMMARY

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Health Insurance

Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account

Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products

Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance

No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.

Life Insurance

No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan

457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave

• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules

• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026

01

The hiring salary range for this position is $90,122.18 - $123,918.02 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary range for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the hiring salary range for this position.

02

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have managing capital improvement projects involving water, wastewater, or similar public infrastructure?

• No experience
• Less than three years
• 3 years to 5 years experience
• 6 years to 9 years experience
• 10 years to 14 years experience
• 15 or more years experience

03

Describe your experience managing water and wastewater capital improvement projects. Include the types of facilities, your responsibilities, and approximate construction values.

04

How many years of experience do you have directly overseeing contracted project managers, engineering consultants, or construction management firms?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years experience
• 3 years to 5 years experience
• 6 years to 9 years experience
• 10 years to 14 years experience
• 15 or more years experience

05

What is the largest approximate total value of a capital improvement program or portfolio of projects for which you held direct management responsibility?

• Less than $10 million
• $10 million - $25 million
• $25 million - $50 million
• $50 million - $100 million
• More than $100 million

06

Which types of infrastructure projects have you managed or overseen?

• Water treatment facilities
• Wastewater treatment facilities
• Water distribution systems and storage tanks
• Wastewater collection systems and force mains
• Water and wastewater pumping stations
• Water wells and related facilities
• Other public infrastructure capital projects (specify)

07

The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.). According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

08

For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

09

Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Charles County Government