Senior Capital Improvement Project Manager, Grade N29, 27, 25

Senior Capital Improvement Project Manager, Grade N29, 27, 25

Salary

$101,622.00 - $165,323.00 Annually

Location

1451 Seven Locks Rd Rockville MD 20854

Job Type

Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-00456

Department

Department of General Services

Division

DGS 36 Facilities Major Programs

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be Grade N29: $101,622 - $165,323; Grade 27: $95,653 - $150,953; Grade 25: $85,937 - $137,704, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

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. DFM manages over 400 County buildings, ensuring they are maintained at the highest level to provide a comfortable environment for employees and the public.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Employee will be involved in the project management, design, contract administration/control and quality assurance/quality control activities associated with the design and construction of County Government facilities. The work requires the employee to be familiar with a variety of engineering, design and construction disciplines and understand how each supports the overall project. The role will involve supporting environmental compliance activities related to capital projects, ensuring designs and construction practices meet applicable environmental regulations and sustainability standards. The employee will help integrate environmental considerations into project planning, permitting, and execution to maintain full regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This position may serve as the environmental compliance expert for all county facilities.

This is intermediate-level non-supervisory capital improvement architecture and engineering work involving the project management, contract administration/control and quality assurance/quality control activities associated with the design, construction, and modifications of County Government facilities. Typically, the work involves supporting a project team consisting of other capital improvement project staff on moderate to large scale projects or, as the employee becomes more experienced, leading a project team in meeting design and construction goals for small construction and renovation projects, providing coaching to employees and feedback to supervisors on the performance of employees and contractors assigned to the project. As a member of a large project team, the employee maybe responsible for one or more aspects of the project, for example, contract administration, scheduling, design of a component of the project, environmental compliance, etc.

What Youll Be Doing

Employee will manage small-size engineering projects of minimal complexity involving multiple disciplines, taking projects from conception through design to construction and final acceptance.

Duties include:

• Obtaining information about project goals, constraints, and other issues; meets with facility management, intended users, and others (e.g., finance and budget officials) to identify desired outcomes, program requirements, and project restraints; provides space planning guidance; prepares engineering designs for small projects and complexity and/or works with architecture and engineering (A&E) firms to develop and finalize designs; coordinates and monitors all phases of construction management activities; monitors work of contractors and staff engaged in constructing small scale capital projects including renovations; visits sites to observe work and to inspect materials and processes used in construction, or assigns staff to inspect materials and project activities; confers with contractors regarding schedules, safety measures, site problems, and delays; reviews and recommends the approval of project change requests and payments; prepares project reports and maintains project records and files. May provide advice on site selection and site utilization.

• Coordinating environmental studies for proposed capital improvement projects to identify the potential impact of the project on the environment/community and develops and proposes remediation efforts; coordinates and enforces the implementation of environmental compliance measures required of the County or other parties; oversees or performs environmental inspections, studies, reports and remediation projects.

• Reviewing and evaluating new or existing industry standards, codes, and practices to develop engineering standards and guides; reviews plans and proposals for compliance with guides and advises the County on design and construction issues.

• Providing engineering expertise for developing the bid documents - e.g., scope of work statements, the technical specifications and contract language - and contractor selection criteria to Procurement; evaluates proposals, interviews contractors/consultants, and recommends selection; serves on the contract negotiations team.

• Administering contract: conducts contract review, monitors and verifies compliance with and enforces the contract, communicates with the contractor on contractual issues, monitors and controls project budget.

• Leading commissioning process throughout the design and construction and provide training of all building systems for facility maintenance staff prior to completion of project.

• Communicating with developers, designers, contractors, property owners, other governmental agencies, and the public to response to requests for information, to explain legal/regulatory requirements, or to provide technical assistance.

• Informs other in County government, members of the public and others regarding engineering policies and requirements for construction and assists such persons on such matters as regulatory compliance, County policies and procedures.

• Leading and participating in meetings, work groups and task forces formed to deal with small to moderate sized engineering related projects and issues; participates in discussions, presentations and writes reports, and recommends/obtains authorization for studies related to design and construction

• Attending public hearings and meetings to present, or to support the presentation of, proposals that may be controversial; attends community/neighborhood organization meetings to explain studies, projects, department policies/programs, etc., and to respond to complaints and requests for information/service.

• Conferring with County staff, developers, A&E staff, contractors, and their representatives regarding issues - such as controlling costs, project scheduling, quality control, and safety - arising during planning and completion of projects. Develops options and recommendations for improvement and negotiates with contractors to resolve matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Seven (7) years professional experience in an architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of large facilities, to include total responsibility for all aspects of the project, including contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance/control, and public interface.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in architecture, mechanical/structural/civil/electrical or environmental engineering or in a related engineering discipline, or construction management.
• Substitutions: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least 24 credits of graduate level coursework (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering, architecture, construction, or related courses appropriate to the position.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special requirements:

There will be no substitutions for this section

• Positions in this class require licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) by the state of Maryland.
• Applicants with appropriate experience and licensing from another state will be considered for appointment but will be required to obtain reciprocal licensing from Maryland within six (6) months of appointment to this class.
• Possession and maintenance of Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's

If underfilled at a grade 27

Experience: Five (5) years professional experience in architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of large ($10MM-$20MM) facilities, to include contract administration, scheduling, budgeting and quality assurance/quality control.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or Construction Management.

Substitutions: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

There will be no substitutions for this section.

• Positions within this class require licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licensed by the State of Maryland.
• Applicants with appropriate experience and licensing from another state will be considered for appointment but will be required to obtain reciprocal licensing from Maryland within six months of appointment to this class.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification may be substituted for professional licensure.
• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicants state of residence.

If underfilled at a grade 25

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or Construction Management.

Experience: Three (3) years professional experience in an architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of small to moderate (less than $10MM) Facilities to include contract administration and quality assurance/quality control.

Substitutions: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position, or possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect licensed by the State of Maryland (licensing from another state may be considered for appointment).

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• Environmental Compliance. To include knowledge and work in asbestos abatement, soil contamination, lead paint survey abatement & monitoring, mercury vapor, mold and radon gas surveys & remediation, petroleum tank testing, upgrades, and replacement, green roof maintenance, storm water management, and generator & CHP emissions testing, reporting, permitting, and compliance.
• Standard professional design and construction concepts, principles, practices, and techniques related to an engineering or architectural discipline and an understanding of roles of various engineering disciplines -including but not limited to, civil/structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and environmental engineering - in the design and construction of modern, efficient facilities.
• Building and building system functionality, maintainability, and sustainability, including 'green building'objectives, principles, and practicalities.
• Project management activities and skill in applyingproject management skills including skill in monitoring,guidingand coordinating the work of others (e.g., A&E professionals,A&E firms, construction contractors, etc.), developing contract agreements/ amendments for facility design and construction, etc.
• Montgomery County, State of Maryland, and federal codes, the County's the permitting and inspection processes, industry standards and other guidelines affecting facility design and construction/renovation.
• Using a computer, office suite software (such as MS Office), enterprisesoftwareand specialized software (such as Primavera, MS Project) to communicate, manipulate data, prepare presentations, conduct research, budget, requisition, plan/schedule projects and perform other functions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

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 Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

01

Which answer best describes the experience you have as it relates to this job?

• Seven (7) years professional experience in an architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of large facilities, to include total responsibility for all aspects of the project, including contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance/control, and public interface.
• Five (5) years professional experience in architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of large ($10MM-$20MM) facilities, to include contract administration, scheduling,?budgeting?and quality assurance/quality control.
• Three (3) years professional experience in an architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of small to moderate?(less than $10MM) Facilities to include contract administration and quality assurance/quality control.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in an architectural or engineering discipline with a focus on the management of projects involving the design and construction of small to moderate (less than $10MM) Facilities to include contract administration and quality assurance/quality control.
• No Experience

02

Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or Construction Management?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered no to the above question, which statement below is true for you? If this question does not apply to you, select option 3.

• I have at least 24 credits of graduate level coursework (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering, architecture, construction, or related courses appropriate to the position.
• I have at least sixty 60 accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.
• This question does not apply to me because I answered yes to the question above and have a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or Construction Management.

04

Which statement is true for you?

• I am a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Maryland.
• I am a licensed Registered Architect (RA) in the state of Maryland.
• I am both a PE and an RA.
• I have the appropriate experience and licensing from another state and can obtain reciprocal licensing from Maryland within six (6) months.
• I am neither a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).

05

Do you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Class C drivers license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you understand the work is mainly in offices, meeting rooms or other places that are adequately heated, lighted and ventilated. However, there is also field work, such as field surveys and construction project visits, where there are dirt, dust, grease and exposure to adverse weather?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you understand while at construction sites, you will move through rough or uneven terrain and may kneel, stoop, bend and reach, or use ladders to view restricted areas or spaces or access building mechanical systems?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience in Environmental Compliance to include knowledge and work in asbestos abatement, soil contamination, lead paint survey abatement & monitoring, mercury vapor, mold and radon gas surveys & remediation, petroleum tank testing, upgrades, and replacement, green roof maintenance, storm water management, and generator & CHP emissions testing, reporting, permitting, and compliance?

• Yes
• No

10

Explain the experience you have in Environmental Compliance to include knowledge and work in asbestos abatement, soil contamination, lead paint survey abatement & monitoring, mercury vapor, mold and radon gas surveys & remediation, petroleum tank testing, upgrades, and replacement, green roof maintenance, storm water management, and generator & CHP emissions testing, reporting, permitting, and compliance. If no experience, type N/A.

11

Do you have experience in standard professional design and construction concepts, principles, practices, and techniques related to an engineering or architectural discipline and an understanding of the roles of various engineering disciplines - including but not limited to, civil/structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and environmental engineering - in the design and construction of modern, efficient facilities?

• Yes
• No

12

Explain the experience you have in standard professional design and construction concepts, principles, practices, and techniques related to an engineering or architectural discipline and the understanding you have of various engineering disciplines - including but not limited to, civil/structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and environmental engineering - in the design and construction of modern, efficient facilities. If no experience, type N/A.

13

Do you have experience in building and building system functionality, maintainability, and sustainability, including 'green building' objectives, principles, and practicalities?

• Yes
• No

14

Explain the experience you have in building and building system functionality, maintainability, and sustainability, including 'green building' objectives, principles, and practicalities. If no experience, type N/A.

15

Do you have Project management activities experience and skill in applying project management skills including skill in monitoring, guiding and coordinating the work of others (e.g., A&E professionals, A&E firms, construction contractors, etc.), developing contract agreements/ amendments for facility design and construction, etc.

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have experience working with Montgomery County, State of Maryland, and federal codes, the County's the permitting and inspection processes, industry standards and other guidelines affecting facility design and construction/renovation?

• Yes
• No

17

Explain the experience you have working with Montgomery County, State of Maryland, and federal codes, the County's the permitting and inspection processes, industry standards and other guidelines affecting facility design and construction/renovation. If no experience, type N/A.

18

Do you have experience using a computer, office suite software (such as MS Office), enterprise software and specialized software (such as Primavera, MS Project) to communicate, manipulate data, prepare presentations, conduct research, budget, requisition, plan/schedule projects and perform other functions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

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Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr