Director Of Constructions (DOT Executive V)
Maryland Department of Transportation, Baltimore, MD, United States
Position Summary
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities across the State of Maryland. 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. The role manages planning, procurement, and execution of complex infrastructure projects focused on safety, capacity, and asset preservation.
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.
Oversees architectural/engineering service contracts 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.
Coordinates with regulatory agencies such as the Maryland Department of the Environment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure project compliance.
Manages specialized projects including Bay Bridge improvements, I‑95 Express Toll Lanes construction, tunnel repairs, and major bridge rehabilitations.
Displays strong project management skills and expertise in managing complex transportation construction programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
Eight (8) years of supervisory construction management experience, including four (4) years managing complex transportation construction programs.
Experience leading a large multidisciplinary construction team and managing capital and operating budgets.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
Experience developing construction policies and managing hazardous material remediation.
Valid Maryland driver’s license; license number and expiration date must be provided at application.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience may be substituted for required education and experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employment Conditions Work can be conducted on site or from a remote location where applicable. Employees may be required to wear protective equipment such as face coverings, reflective safety vests, hard hats, eye protection, gloves, and steel‑toed shoes on construction or campus facility sites.
Accommodations Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.
EEO Statement MDTA is an equal‑opportunity employer. Candidates are not discriminated on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religious affiliation, belief, or sexual orientation. MDTA does not discriminate against persons who are members of a covered bargaining unit.
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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.
Oversees architectural/engineering service contracts 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.
Coordinates with regulatory agencies such as the Maryland Department of the Environment and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure project compliance.
Manages specialized projects including Bay Bridge improvements, I‑95 Express Toll Lanes construction, tunnel repairs, and major bridge rehabilitations.
Displays strong project management skills and expertise in managing complex transportation construction programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
Eight (8) years of supervisory construction management experience, including four (4) years managing complex transportation construction programs.
Experience leading a large multidisciplinary construction team and managing capital and operating budgets.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
Experience developing construction policies and managing hazardous material remediation.
Valid Maryland driver’s license; license number and expiration date must be provided at application.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience may be substituted for required education and experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employment Conditions Work can be conducted on site or from a remote location where applicable. Employees may be required to wear protective equipment such as face coverings, reflective safety vests, hard hats, eye protection, gloves, and steel‑toed shoes on construction or campus facility sites.
Accommodations Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.
EEO Statement MDTA is an equal‑opportunity employer. Candidates are not discriminated on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religious affiliation, belief, or sexual orientation. MDTA does not discriminate against persons who are members of a covered bargaining unit.
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