Chief, Project Cost Center

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, 6.3 million square-feet of State-owned facilities, and 4.6 million square-feet of leased space. DGS supports State and local government agencies by providing a full spectrum of design and construction, facilities operations, security, procurement, real estate, and surplus property services.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in developing cost analysis for capital projects and large-scale multi-year construction projects. This general experience must include must include two (2) years of experience reviewing and analyzing building and associated site designs, construction documents, specifications, program requirements, feasibility reports and cost estimates, and three (3) or more years of experience with parametric cost estimating for vertical construction. Two (2) years of previous management or supervisory experience overseeing the work of subordinate staff.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Familiarity with analysis and use of industry-accepted estimation methods: Analogy, Parametric(Statistical),  Engineering, and Actual Costs. Development, analysis, and use of project        cost variables including general  conditions of the contract for various facility types. AEC fees, contingencies, and escalations.

• Knowledge and understanding of the State of Maryland’s capital budgeting process.

• Knowledge of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended. The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired. 

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.