Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

The position will directly supervise +- 10 On-site Construction Representative (OSCR) staff including both generalists and specialists with responsibility for the alignment and allocation of project workload to staff. Responsible for the successful facilitation of the department’s Field Construction QA program, providing overall coordination of all QA inspection activities for multiple, small and large-scale construction projects for UMD College Park and UMD Service Center schools. Assist the Associate Director of Planning & Construction Technical Support to develop, monitor and evaluate best practices for the successful delivery of all projects. Responsible for quality assurance administration, design review, inspection and testing efforts for projects during construction and close-out phase. Promote and monitor site and personnel safety.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.   

 

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience which includes at least 3 years of direct oversight and management of staff and contractors responsible for successfully delivery of large renovation projects and new building projects of varying size and complexities. Required experience working on projects that construction values exceed $5M.  Proven leadership record is required.  

 

o   Ability to provide administration, oversight, leadership and supervision of professional staff in managing the successful implementation and delivery of complex multiple projects.

o   Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written form) and use a computer for email, correspondence, reports and automated project management systems.  Ability to create management reports.

o   Must have a thorough and working knowledge of design and construction management principles and contract administration techniques and best practices.

o   Ability to manage and participate in the review of construction documents for compliance with applicable campus design standards, applicable federal, state and local mandated design criteria and for constructability.

o   Ability to successfully facilitate and coordinate with and between customer departments, campus administration, design consultants, CM, D/B firms and contractors, CAP Leadership, Project Managers, OSCR Staff, governmental and state agencies.
o   Knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations and best practices as applicable to the design and construction of higher education facilities.

o   Ability to function in a team oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm.

LEED Certification desired.

Incumbent must possess a driver’s license, as duties require the incumbent to travel to and from meetings and project sites both on and off campus. IF driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.

For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of 3 professional references by January 5, 2022.

The hiring salary range begins at $89,291.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.

Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field.  Incumbent must be able to work in a construction site environment and have the ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverse conditions created as a result of construction.  Incumbent must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment.  Incumbent is considered an Essential Employee.  

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.