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Project Manager, Civil Engineering

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Project Manager CODE: 6060 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Project Manager, Civil Engineering GRADE: 25 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, serves as project manager for a variety of capital improvement projects including additions, modernizations, and new construction. Performs professional civil engineering work for school sites and facilities involving design, design review and coordination, drawings and specification preparation, investigation and resolution of civil engineering problems at existing schools, preparation of feasibility study for additions; cost estimates for budgeting and construction, assistance to other project managers and inspectors in field inspections of new construction, post construction evaluation on new construction, additions or modifications, updating of MCPS specifications on site work matters and project engineering for major facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the current principles, practices, theory, codes, and materials applicable within the field of civil engineering to the construction of school or similar buildings. Knowledge of safety standards and practices as they relate to site work. Knowledge of project management techniques and practices. Ability to review and analyze civil engineering plans, specifications, and equipment drawings and to detect errors in design or deviations from directives or codes. Ability to appraise the quality and rate of construction progress. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with permitting agencies architects, contractors, school staff, and communities. Ability to develop and prepare written recommendations and reports, plans/specifications for bidding, and provide expert civil engineering advice. Ability to use standard application software within the engineering field. Good communication and human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required. College major in civil engineering from an accredited college or university required. Considerable consulting engineering and design experience in civil engineering relative to schools, buildings, and facilities design and construction. Experience in project management of construction projects. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered, and which must include considerable civil engineering course work and civil engineering design experience.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: State of Maryland Professional Engineering License (Civil) or equivalent in work experience or the ability to acquire such a license within six months.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Requires walking over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces at construction sites and climbing ladders and scaffolding inspections.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Requires traveling to construction sites on a frequent and unscheduled basis.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews architects' and civil engineers' construction plans and specifications of new schools, additions, and projects to ensure that correct systems are specified for future expansion or additions and is in conformance with applicable federal, state, local, and life safety construction codes and MCPS standards.

Confers with architects, engineers, and contractors of completed schools, additions, modernizations, or other projects to resolve conflicts; develops alternative, plans, and specifications as appropriate.

Observes, tests, and evaluates completed jobs to ensure that all site work components are functioning.

Evaluates civil designs submitted by engineers to determines if environmental and safety standards are met.

Recommends improvements and changes. Manages designated capital improvement projects from pre-design through construction; reviews plans and specifications submitted by contractors for conformance to MCPS standards; attends meetings and works with architects, engineers, communities, school staff, and other interested parties to resolve problems, facilitate communication, and provide information; prepares and coordinates request for proposals and bid packages as required; reviews budgets and approves invoices for payments; negotiates contracts; attends progress and other project meetings as required; reviews schedules for completion and monitors work progress to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.

Prepares and maintains MCPS site work guidelines and standards for contractors.

Coordinates and assists in expediting the permit process with other civil engineers in the city, county, and state systems on MCPS matters.

Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 3/85
Date(s) Revised: 7/92, 5/93, 5/95, 8/97, 7/08, 7/18
Last Reviewed: 7/2008

This description may be changed at any time.