PROJECT MANAGER ADMINISTRATOR IV

Overview

Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this full-time position will be to manage projects on behalf of the Maryland Department of Health. Project management requires oversight and responsibility for projects from initiation through completion.

Job duties include:
Developing, coordinating, directing and managing professional planning activities;
Managing procurements, review of change orders, invoices and budgets through all phases of a project;
Coordination with State agencies;
Directing and managing the work of consultants and vendors including planning, design and construction teams;
Managing the work of other project managers;
Directing community development, climate implementation and transportation planning on behalf of the department;
Directing and coordinating the activities and establishing project goals and objectives on behalf of the department for agency programs;
Approving scopes, research, statistical methods and field work activities to be undertaken in connection with planning projects;
Maintaining contact with state, federal, regional, and local officials engaged in the various aspects of planning as well as with representatives of the private sector having similar responsibilities or interests;
Participating in the negotiation of agreements or contracts;
Creating and presenting presentations on plans, proposals, and activities before MDH executive offices and various agencies and organizations;
Supervising vendors and other offices within the department engaged in complex planning projects and programs;
Improving efficiencies in operations; and
Performing other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess:Demonstrated project management experience including managing multiple competing demands including the ability to work with limited supervision.
Knowledge of and/or experience with DGS Procurement Process and DGS Professional Services Procedures.
Knowledge of and/or experience with construction administration.
Experience managing consultants.
Experience with real property processes; this can include experience in lease management, right of entry agreements, and the transfer of real property. This can also include management of tenant services, and tenant fit-out management.
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