Director Of Constructions (DOT Executive V)
Maryland Department of Transportation, Baltimore, MD, United States
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.
Position Overview The Director of Construction leads the MDTA’s Construction Program, overseeing delivery of a $5.1 billion capital program within the 6‑year Consolidated Transportation Plan, including major projects such as the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. This role manages planning, procurement, and execution of complex infrastructure projects focused on safety, capacity, and asset preservation, including bridge and highway rehabilitation, facility upgrades, environmental compliance, and hazardous material remediation.
The Director also coordinates with regulatory agencies such as the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) to ensure compliance, while overseeing specialized projects including Bay Bridge improvements, I‑95 Express Toll Lanes construction, tunnel repairs, and major bridge rehabilitations.
Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Key Responsibilities
Provides executive leadership to a workforce of approximately 150–200 employees and consultant staff, including hiring, performance management, work assignment, and professional development of managers, supervisors, and technical staff such as Certified Construction Managers (CCM) and Professional Engineers (PE).
Oversees Architectural/Engineering (A/E) service contracts supporting program delivery, with a total value of approximately $327M.
Directs development and management of the Division’s Capital and Operating Budgets, including forecasting, cash flow, expenditures, and approval of budget adjustments.
Establishes organizational structure and staffing strategies, including assessing workforce needs and procuring contracts to supplement staff.
Delegates program responsibilities to leadership staff and reviews recommendations to ensure alignment with program goals and performance expectations.
Oversees contract administration, including resolution of issues impacting cost and schedule.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and State regulations, policies, and standards.
Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
Eight (8) years of construction management experience in a supervisory position. Four (4) years of experience managing complex transportation construction programs. Experience leading a large team of construction professionals and consultants in complex construction projects is highly preferred.
Certification:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
Experience leading large, multidisciplinary construction teams.
Expertise in managing complex transportation programs.
Experience in managing capital and operating budgets.
Strong project management skills.
Experience developing construction policies.
Note:
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience, as defined under the Minimum Qualifications, may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.
Benefits
Minimum of 11 paid holidays.
Minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick) – may be prorated based on start date.
Access to the State Pension System.
Deferred compensation plans.
Excellent health, dental, and vision plans.
Additional benefits as provided by MDTA.
EEO Statement MDTA is an equal-opportunity employer. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711).
Additional Information The current vacancy is located in Baltimore County, MD. The position reports directly to the Chief Engineer. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.
Work Conditions Work conditions can vary while in the field or on job sites, sometimes involving exposure to hazardous situations such as heavy traffic, high‑speed vehicles, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, nighttime construction activities, and work at heights. Employees are required to wear appropriate protective equipment, including face coverings, reflective safety vests, hard hats, eye protection, gloves, and steel‑toed safety shoes when on construction or campus facility sites.
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Position Overview The Director of Construction leads the MDTA’s Construction Program, overseeing delivery of a $5.1 billion capital program within the 6‑year Consolidated Transportation Plan, including major projects such as the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. This role manages planning, procurement, and execution of complex infrastructure projects focused on safety, capacity, and asset preservation, including bridge and highway rehabilitation, facility upgrades, environmental compliance, and hazardous material remediation.
The Director also coordinates with regulatory agencies such as the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) to ensure compliance, while overseeing specialized projects including Bay Bridge improvements, I‑95 Express Toll Lanes construction, tunnel repairs, and major bridge rehabilitations.
Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Key Responsibilities
Provides executive leadership to a workforce of approximately 150–200 employees and consultant staff, including hiring, performance management, work assignment, and professional development of managers, supervisors, and technical staff such as Certified Construction Managers (CCM) and Professional Engineers (PE).
Oversees Architectural/Engineering (A/E) service contracts supporting program delivery, with a total value of approximately $327M.
Directs development and management of the Division’s Capital and Operating Budgets, including forecasting, cash flow, expenditures, and approval of budget adjustments.
Establishes organizational structure and staffing strategies, including assessing workforce needs and procuring contracts to supplement staff.
Delegates program responsibilities to leadership staff and reviews recommendations to ensure alignment with program goals and performance expectations.
Oversees contract administration, including resolution of issues impacting cost and schedule.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and State regulations, policies, and standards.
Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
Eight (8) years of construction management experience in a supervisory position. Four (4) years of experience managing complex transportation construction programs. Experience leading a large team of construction professionals and consultants in complex construction projects is highly preferred.
Certification:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
Experience leading large, multidisciplinary construction teams.
Expertise in managing complex transportation programs.
Experience in managing capital and operating budgets.
Strong project management skills.
Experience developing construction policies.
Note:
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience, as defined under the Minimum Qualifications, may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.
Benefits
Minimum of 11 paid holidays.
Minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick) – may be prorated based on start date.
Access to the State Pension System.
Deferred compensation plans.
Excellent health, dental, and vision plans.
Additional benefits as provided by MDTA.
EEO Statement MDTA is an equal-opportunity employer. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711).
Additional Information The current vacancy is located in Baltimore County, MD. The position reports directly to the Chief Engineer. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.
Work Conditions Work conditions can vary while in the field or on job sites, sometimes involving exposure to hazardous situations such as heavy traffic, high‑speed vehicles, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, nighttime construction activities, and work at heights. Employees are required to wear appropriate protective equipment, including face coverings, reflective safety vests, hard hats, eye protection, gloves, and steel‑toed safety shoes when on construction or campus facility sites.
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