Sr Supervisor, Construction & Improvement

Provides managerial oversight of construction/design staff who oversees all phases of various capital construction projects. In addition to managing general FCI staff and projects this position will directly oversee the Special Projects Group (SPG). The SPG is a collection of dedicated staff that directly coordinate and manage the intake and processing of special project requests and other unique tasks that require a dedicated approach due to out of the ordinary time budget or specialty scope constraints. Oversees and tracks capital project budgets for new and renovation construction projects providing regular feedback to the Director and Managers.

• Serves as Senior Supervisor in Construction and oversees the SPG. Supervises project management staff assigned to manage the construction of complex school facility improvement projects. Collaborates with the design Senior Supervisors during the bid phase of select projects coordinating project budgets scope and schedule.
• Coordinates warranty and related work with other office within the Department of Facilities Management and Strategic Planning.
• Tracks and reports capital project budget compliance during the design and construction phase of projects.
• Involved in the selection of construction manager consultant teams as well as design consultants assigned to various projects.
• Identifies and coordinates professional development opportunities for all FCI staff.
• Consults with other construction Senior Supervisors to assign staff to projects. Hold regular update meetings with project managers to resolve issues and provide technical advice.
• Provides final level review of construction change orders Requests for Information (RFI) and contractor requisitions during the construction account funding to maintain budget projections.
• Administers and reviews contracts contract interpretation construction documents and claims related to ongoing projects. Reviews contracts for adherence to contract documents schedules and costs.
• Coordinates efforts of various Baltimore County Public Schools divisions as they relate to capital projects. Resolves issues which affect the interests of Baltimore County Public schools. Provides advice and guidance to management and staff regarding engineering and capital improvement matters.
• Assists the Manager of Construction with the evaluation and interviewing of potential consultants for construction management and inspection services. May be a panel member on consultant selection committees.
• Works with county state and federal agencies including the Interagency Commission on Public School Construction and the Department of General Services. Collaborates with consulting engineers architects and others to investigate and resolve engineering matters.
• Travels to and inspects construction sites offices and schools throughout Baltimore County as needed.
• Approves and oversees staff regarding onboarding absence management performance evaluations and other personnel issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in construction management business management engineering architecture or related field is required.

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management.

• Five years experience at a supervisory level.

• Experience in public K-12 education is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a license as a Certified Construction Manager Professional Engineer or Architect in Maryland is preferred.

Note: Other combinations of applicable education training and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform the duties of the position may be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction and engineering theory.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of building design and construction.

• Comprehensive knowledge of capital project management including contract administration and budget preparation.

• Working knowledge of CADD and Microsoft Office suite of products.

• Skill in the design and review of capital projects.

• Skill in writing complex reports memos and other correspondence.

• Skill in the supervision of professional and technical staff.

• Skill in solving complex engineering and design problems.

• Skill in the drafting and review of engineering plans.

• Skill in the operation of computers to perform design work and conduct engineering studies.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to manage confidential information effectively.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class includes travel throughout Baltimore County in the inspection of capital project sites. Accesses sites in both pre and construction conditions including but not limited to crawl spaces roofs attics boiler rooms penthouses mechanical rooms and other limited access spaces. Requires walking standing and climbing at job sites. Requires the use of ladders to access sites and the ability to access limited access spaces. Work includes the operation of office equipment including personal computers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights and weekends. Work involves frequent interruptions deadline pressure and confrontational situations.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System.

GRADE: OPE Grade 9

SALARY:$96089 - $151525 (valid 9/20/25)

$97754 - $157234 (Effective 1/1/2026)

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools- COMPENSATION:Position may be eligible for relocation bonus extra duty activities pay or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth regarding the Boards nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Baltimore County Public Schools 6901 Charles Street Building B Towson Maryland 21204 ).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues friends community members etc. will not be accepted.

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants 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 applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.

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

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:

  • All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.

  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.

  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.

  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  Contact Information

  Susan Stansbury Director Staffing & Licensure