Chief of Construction Contracts Administration

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 5M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Engineering and Construction.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Construction Contracts Administration Division of the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

• Directs the administration of construction contracts for major water, sewer, storm drain, road, bridge, public building, and other capital projects.
• Administers the contract bid process, including the preparation of advertisements, the opening and tabulating of bids, and the recommendation of awards.
• Administers the inspection of capital project construction to ensure compliance by the contractor with plans, specifications, and other contractual provisions.
• Makes periodic field inspections of work in progress.
• Approves payments to construction contractors.
• Participates in an annual prequalification of construction contractors.
• Assesses construction contract changes orders and claims to negotiate resolutions.
• Assists in the preparation of the operating budget.
• Directs the preparation of status, expenditure, and detailed completion reports for the Department and other agencies.
• Reviews design projects for value engineering and constructability.
• Reviews and approves schedules for construction projects.
• Determines the assessment of liquidated damages.
• Coordinates with Baltimore County compliance groups such as MWBE and prevailing wage local hire.
• Oversees the inspection and final acceptance of Utility and Road construction on private development projects that include public infrastructure.

Examples of Other Duties

• Represents the Department on committees and at public and internal meetings.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness.
• Performs special assignments requested by the Chief of the Bureau or Director of Public Works and Transportation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Graduation from a college or university recognized by the Committee on Engineering and Accreditation of the Maryland State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors with a bachelor's degree in engineering

plus

at least ten years' field or office engineering experience.

Education in engineering, public administration, or a related field beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.


OR

Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer

plus

ten years' field or office engineering experience.

Education in engineering, public administration, or a related field beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.

Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

(www.WES.org)Mail or deliver documents toATTN: Chief of Construction Contracts AdministrationOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.

Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, operation of motor vehicles, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.