Director Of Constructions (DOT Executive V)
Maryland Department of Transportation, Baltimore, MD, United States
Open Until Filled
EXECUTIVE SERVICE
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprising four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes across Maryland. The Director of Construction leads the MDTA’s Construction Program, overseeing the delivery of a $5.1 billion capital program within the 6‑year Consolidated Transportation Plan. Responsibilities include planning, procurement, and execution of complex infrastructure projects focused on safety, capacity, asset preservation, bridge and highway rehabilitation, facility upgrades, environmental compliance, and hazardous material remediation.
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 $327 million.
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
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.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Expertise in managing complex transportation programs.
Experience in managing capital and operating budgets.
Strong project management skills.
Experience developing construction policies.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Military service experience may be substituted for required education and experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Maryland and list the license number and date of expiration on the application.
BENEFITS MDTA employees receive a generous benefits package that includes a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, and excellent health, dental, and vision plans.
LEGAL & EEO STATEMENTS All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug‑free workplace and employees are subject to the State’s Substance Abuse Policy, including possible drug testing. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
WE ARE 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 for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. MD Relay Service Number 1‑800‑735‑2258 (TTY Number: 711).
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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EXECUTIVE SERVICE
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprising four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes across Maryland. The Director of Construction leads the MDTA’s Construction Program, overseeing the delivery of a $5.1 billion capital program within the 6‑year Consolidated Transportation Plan. Responsibilities include planning, procurement, and execution of complex infrastructure projects focused on safety, capacity, asset preservation, bridge and highway rehabilitation, facility upgrades, environmental compliance, and hazardous material remediation.
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 $327 million.
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
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.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Expertise in managing complex transportation programs.
Experience in managing capital and operating budgets.
Strong project management skills.
Experience developing construction policies.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Military service experience may be substituted for required education and experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Maryland and list the license number and date of expiration on the application.
BENEFITS MDTA employees receive a generous benefits package that includes a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, and excellent health, dental, and vision plans.
LEGAL & EEO STATEMENTS All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug‑free workplace and employees are subject to the State’s Substance Abuse Policy, including possible drug testing. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
WE ARE 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 for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. MD Relay Service Number 1‑800‑735‑2258 (TTY Number: 711).
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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