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.
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:
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
Charles County Government is a local government organization in Southern Maryland, about 30 miles south of Washington, D.C. With approximately 670 full time employees, Charles County Government provides a variety of services. The County employs professionals in the professional and technical fields, including management, engineering, information technology, business and finance, environmental resources, and more.