Chief of Capital Services

This position will be located at 10430 Audie Lane, La Plata, MD  20646.
This position is open until filled with a best consideration date of February 21, 2024.

Hiring Range:  $105,000 - $135,000 annually; commensurate with experience.
The Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced professional to lead capital project delivery as Chief of Capital Services.   The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record in managing teams that bring projects in on time and on budget.  The candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge and experience managing large scale projects, strong leadership skills to maximize the effectiveness of both internal and contract support staff, the ability to present confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders including elected officials, and the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.

JOB SUMMARY
This position will oversee an experienced professional staff while leading capital project delivery within the Department of Public Works. This includes hiring, training and evaluation of staff, coordinating with other county agencies and departments, directing contractors and establishing divisional policies and operational procedures and having signature authority.  This position will manage teams that bring large scale projects to completion on time and on-budget.  

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates all phases of capital improvement projects including scheduling and cost management from planning through post construction warranty period.
• Selects, trains, and evaluates staff, and takes appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary.  
• Directs work efforts of project management staff and contractors. 
• Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leaves, performance, and other personnel actions.  
• Delivers presentations to stakeholders, including County residents and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Negotiates contract related matters with contractors and engineering firms.
• Coordinates with stake holders to develop and submit Capital Improvement project budget requests during annual CIP Request process and/or mid-year requests as necessary.
• Performs periodic review of capital project budget and recommends changes as necessary.
• Prepares and submits reports/correspondence/updates as required and/or requested.
• Responds to Public Information Requests and citizen inquiries.
• Reviews planning, design, and construction projects prior to bidding; approves design projects and initial startup.
• Reviews Invitations-to-Bid and Request for Proposals prepared by subordinate staff.
• Sign off on projects upon verifying that they meet approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Ensures contractual and procedural uniformity in the management of projects.
• Reviews and negotiates cost estimates, change orders and related items and recommends appropriate actions.
• Resolves disputes with property owners, contractors, design engineers and regulatory authorities.
• Reviews and approves payments to contractors and vendors.
• Sign plats to ensure that project right of ways and easements have been acquired.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field. Twelve (12) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong leader and team builder with knowledge and ability to direct the work of professional engineers, technical and support staff and contractors.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of engineering as applied to the management of capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of organizing and managing engineering services.
• Knowledge and ability of managing large scale projects, 
• Ability to present confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders, including elected officials.
• Ability to organize and direct large scale capital improvement programs.
• Ability to analyze engineering problems and take or recommend appropriate technical actions.
• Ability to represent the county and take or recommend official actions as county representative on engineering projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
• Ability to commit to operate with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

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.

Department:           Public Works Utilities/Capital Services
Pay Grade:              120
FLSA Status:           Exempt
Telework Eligible:  Yes
Reports To:              Deputy Director     
Supervises:             Program Manager, ROW Program Manager, Assistant to the Chief, Project                   Administration Specialist