Manager, Project Controls

Description

Maryland Transit Administration

 Manager of Project Controls (Program Manager Senior I-5482)

Office of Contract Development and Controls

Executive Service 

“Open Until Filled”

 *This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority*

**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply** 

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

DESCRIPTION

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls Division. This key role involves overseeing the administration of project control procedures, including cost tracking, budget analysis, and schedule management. This position involves managing a team of professional employees and up to 20 consultants, addressing complex issues related to contract administration and project controls. The manager is responsible for establishing and enforcing controls, coordinating audits, managing contracts, and developing comprehensive project control procedures. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate and resolve disputes effectively.

This vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise a team of professional employees and consultants, ensuring effective management of contract administration and project control issues.
• Implement and maintain controls for schedule approval, budget tracking, and contract changes, ensuring all procedures are followed.
• Lead staff in conducting audits of ongoing projects to ensure adherence to federal and state guidelines, construction manuals, and project documentation standards.
• Oversee the cost and time impact of contract modifications and disputes, ensuring all changes are properly reviewed and approved.
• Analyze contractor claims for cost or time adjustments, negotiate resolutions, and liaise with legal teams to handle disputes.
• Manage A/E consultant expenses and contract changes, ensuring effective oversight and control.
• Develop and manage training programs for project control procedures, including schedule management, change identification, and claims resolution.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: 

• Proven experience in project controls, construction management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of cost tracking, budget analysis, and schedule management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with various departments.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with compliance reviews and audits.
• Familiarity with federal and state guidelines for construction projects.
• Knowledge of legal aspects related to construction claims and disputes.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred). 

 Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project controls, construction management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Licenses & Certifications

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP).
3. Proficient in Primavera P6 Professional Project Management (P6).
4. Thorough knowledge of the Code of Maryland Regulations and procurement guidelines.
5. Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
6. Certification in Construction Management (CCM) or similar credentials are advantageous.

Additional Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Eligible applicants may be subject to a background investigation under federal or State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligibles, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.

TO APPLY:

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

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The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit. 

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation or any other protected status.

Issue Date: 12/10/2024