Capital Services Project Manager II

Capital Services Project Manager II

Salary

$72,544.88 - $126,953.58 Annually

Location

10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD 20646, MD

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00150

Department

PW CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The hiring salary range for this position is $72,544.88 - $99,749.33 annually commensurate with experience.

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

Charles Count Government is seeking an experienced Capital Services Project Manager to perform professional project management and related work for the County with limited supervision. Project Manager will be involved in the application of project management principles and concepts to effectuate completion of capital improvement projects. This position will be given overall goals and the worker determines the specific tasks and conducts appropriate action to be performed, independently handling new, unusual problems and deviations encountered in the work. Project Manager will review and evaluate projects for conformance with local regulations, standards and specifications as well as state and federal regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Applies standard project manager practices to oversee the successful completion of capital improvement projects throughout the various stages of the projects' life cycle.
• Manages various types of projects to include roads, storm drainage, storm water management, vertical, water, sewer, solid waste, and vertical projects.
• Prepares project special provisions/scopes and develops Request for Proposals and Invitations to Bid.
• Examines projects scopes, drawings, specifications, schedules, and related materials and conducts relevant research to effectively manage the project expectations of various entities including design professionals, contractors, stakeholders, and counterparts within the County.
• Maintains project files and prepares project progress reports.
• Prepares and conducts various types of presentations.
• Discusses and resolves problems and issues with design engineers and contractors arising during design phases and construction of the projects.
• Represents the County with designers and contractors during the planning, designing and construction phase of projects.
• Performs field visits and site inspections as necessary as possible. Interprets and apply applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, standards and specifications and details to engineering and related situation.
• Prepares exhibits drawings for Right of Way if it needed with some projects. Uses CAD and GIS to produce drawings, exhibits, and CIP Maps for various projects, and tasks.
• Prepares ITB documents and other items needed by purchasing.
• Reviews and recommends actions on estimates, change orders, and field orders.
• Coordinates construction inspection of finished projects. Inspects projects for adherence to plans, specifications, and standards.
• Signs vouchers and recommend for payments. Inspects projects for adherence to plans, specifications, and standards.
• Maintains records and prepare reports, also prepares related reports including graphic materials, maps, and other illustrative materials if necessary.
• Coordinates with all the Utility Companies with facility in Charles County Government and with Signs Contractor that provides Projects Signs to each new construction projects on different job sites under Capital improvement projects. Also, that includes the identification, logging, recording and approval for manufacturing and progress payments for the aforesaid signs.
• Assists with the preparation of cost estimates and contract addenda. Prepares scope of work for reforestation projects, and the inspection of the project's implementation.
• Responds to inquiries from public, developers, engineers, landowners, and others involved in infrastructure regarding procedures, compliance issues and related matters.
• Manages projects such as traffic signals, various pedestrian and bicycle facilities especially sidewalks and ramps, roads, reforestation and conservation, shoreline restoration, stream restoration, storm water management implementation and ponds, drainage renovations, etc.
• Prepares graphic materials for presentation if necessary. Reviews contract documents and plans for technical merit and construction feasibility.
• Ensures that all necessary permits are obtained. Established and maintains an effective working relationship with others encountered in the work to achieve results that are in the best of the organization.
• Prints on scale drawings or plans or plats for the Right-of-Way (ROW) agents. Maintains records and prepares related reports and correspondence.
• Assists supervisor or the chief in developing and or manufacturing of maps, graphic materials for presentation if deemed necessary.
• Assists in preparation of Request for Proposal, Invitations for Bid, Special Provisions, and contact documents.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

Associate degree in related field. Five (5) years of 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:

• Able to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Able to understand the contract documents and scope of work to ensure that both the contractor and the customer meet their obligations.
• Able to work in a team setting.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Able to manage time.
• Computer software Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 10

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment with frequent field visits.

Department/Division: Public Works Utilities/Technical Support or Capital Services

Pay Grade: 115

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Technical Support or Capital Services Program Manager

Supervises: None

Charles County Government

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

How many years of experience do you have relevant to this position? This experience must be clearly shown on your application.

• 6+ years
• 4-5 years
• 2-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

02

The hiring salary range for this position is $72,544.88 - $99,749.33 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.

03

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

04

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.

05

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

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Charles County Government