Director Of Construction
CapMetro, Baltimore, MD, United States
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.
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 M.
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.
Location and Work Environment This position reports directly to the Chief Engineer and is located in Baltimore County, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available. 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 at 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.
Benefits MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including 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, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more.
Required 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.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
Experience leading large, multidisciplinary construction teams.
Expertise in managing complex transportation programs.
Experience managing capital and operating budgets.
Strong project management skills.
Experience developing construction policies.
Note:
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver’s License in the State of Maryland (license number and expiration date must be listed on the application).
Foreign Credential Evaluation For education obtained outside the U.S., applicants must provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services. This must be submitted as an attachment with the application.
Immigration and Sponsorship The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees for H‑1B visas due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
EEO Statement 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 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).
Additional Notes Applicants may apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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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 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 M.
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.
Location and Work Environment This position reports directly to the Chief Engineer and is located in Baltimore County, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available. 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 at 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.
Benefits MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including 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, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more.
Required 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.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
Experience leading large, multidisciplinary construction teams.
Expertise in managing complex transportation programs.
Experience managing capital and operating budgets.
Strong project management skills.
Experience developing construction policies.
Note:
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver’s License in the State of Maryland (license number and expiration date must be listed on the application).
Foreign Credential Evaluation For education obtained outside the U.S., applicants must provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services. This must be submitted as an attachment with the application.
Immigration and Sponsorship The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees for H‑1B visas due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
EEO Statement 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 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).
Additional Notes Applicants may apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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