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ADMINISTRATOR III-Construction Project Manager

State Of Maryland


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 76608 - 120814
Posted: 12 August 2026 (22 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
DCCFM Capital Construction
Reisterstown Plaza Office Complex
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore Maryland 21215

Eastern Correctional Institution
30420 Revells Neck Rd
Westover MD 21890

Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown
18601 Roxbury Rd
Hagerstown MD 21746

Jessup Correctional Institution
7805 House of Correction Road
Jessup Maryland 20794

Youth Detention Center
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore Maryland 21502
Main Purpose of Job
We are seeking an experienced Administrator III (Project Manager) to oversee large-scale operations maintenance life-cycle replacements facility restorations and capital construction across our institutional infrastructure. This leadership role directs agency engineers architects and external contractors. You will ensure that high-security facility upgrades system modernizations and structural expansions are delivered on time within budget and in absolute compliance with both strict correctional security protocols and building codes.

The Project Manager is responsible for the operations and maintenance (O&M) life-cycle replacements facility restorations and modernizations grounds maintenance utility services energy management security and fire and emergency services for all DPSCS Correctional Institution Facilities. This includes oversight of operations that include but not limited to DGS Capital Construction and Capital Maintenance and as needed with maintenance projects.
POSITION DUTIES
Ensures staff complies with agency policy and procedures State and Federal regulations and laws. Develops comprehensive project plans including scope schedule budget and resource allocation. Ensures all projects comply with local state and federal regulations and safety standards.
Manages and plans the work of Agency Engineers/Architects engaged as needed in planning directing coordinating and monitoring agency Construction Projects operating maintenance and system services from the program approval through design and post construction phases. Identifies and manages potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
Attends project design review pre-bid conferences pre-construction meetings construction meetings and postconstruction meetings to resolve technical requirements. Ensures compliance with agency needs specifications objectives project programs design standards contract specifications applicable building codes and sound engineering practices. Prepares and reviews comments of agency projects during all phases of planning construction and competition.
Coaches and mentors Correctional Maintenance staff. Ensures staff receive appropriate level of training and receives adequate training from Vendor as applicable.
Reviews schematic and design document of agency projects developed by engineering or architectural consultants for completeness accuracy and compliance with all applicable building codes standards and agency program statements and requirements.
Approves bidding documents evaluation of bids selection of contractors proposed change order authorizations time extensions and payments for agency projects.
Serves as agency liaison to the Engineers/ Architects.
Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.
Collaborates with architects engineers contractors and other external stakeholders.
Ensures all work is completed to the highest quality standards.
Conducts regular site inspections and audits.
Addresses any quality issues promptly and effectively.
Identifies potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • Demonstrated expertise in project controls including technical budgeting rigorous schedule management and proactive risk assessment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the capital project lifecycle from initial scope development to final close-out.
  • Proven experience managing engineering deliverables quality assurance standards and diverse stakeholder expectations.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.

We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.Thisexperience must be reflected in the employment application under workexperience as well to receive credit for the experience.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload
please email the requested information to referencing the recruitment number in the subject line

Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD-Recruitment Division at or Jodee Maldonado

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at <> or .

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.



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