Project Manager III

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Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
The Project Manager III will oversee the design and delivery of the Zero-Emission Bus program, manage electrical systems projects, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to solve complex construction problems.
Summary Generated by Built In
THRS is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager III (Design Engineer/ Capital Projects) to provide strategic oversight for the County’s transit system infrastructure. This technical leadership role serves as a subject matter expert, guiding interdisciplinary teams to solve complex construction problems and develop maintenance remedies for existing bus facilities. The primary focus for the next two to three years will be the strategic delivery of the Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) program, including the design and review of charging infrastructure, microgrids, and facility electrification.

Core Responsibilities
1. Technical Design & Engineering Expertise
  • Electrical Systems Oversight: Initiate and manage design projects for electrical system installations, including solar, battery storage, and back-up generators.

  • Document Review: Review complex design drawings, specifications, and computations for traction power systems and electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, PLCs, and grounding.

  • Transit System Design: Oversee the review and coordination of all electrical, structural, and construction designs required for the bus transit system.

  • Technical Reporting: Prepare and present accurate engineering reports and high-level presentations on facility systems and feasibility studies.

2. Project Leadership & Management
  • Full Lifecycle Responsibility: Assume managerial responsibility for project facets including scope development, cost control, staff management, and quality control.

  • Owner Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the Owner (DPW&T) and serve as the key liaison between the Owner and Design-Build contractors.

  • Change Order Management: Develop the technical basis for change orders and prepare Pending Change Order (PCO) documentation to resolve field problems efficiently.

  • Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of service involving substantial risk and complexity.

3. Administrative & Collaborative Support
  • Consultant Management: Negotiate the scope of work and associated costs for Design Services (DS) and Construction Management Support Services (CMSS) consultants.

  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate work efforts with internal teams, external stakeholders, surveyors, and real estate specialists for property acquisitions.

  • Site Inspections: Conduct field inspections to verify data with contractors and resolve design-related issues.


Candidate Requirements
  • Technical Expertise: Must be considered a technical expert in specialized engineering areas to resolve projects of varying scope and complexity.

  • Leadership: Proven ability to mentor staff and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

  • Subject Matter Specialization: Expertise in value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and scheduling.



Skills Required

  • Technical expertise in electrical systems and design
  • Ability to manage project lifecycle including budget and scope
  • Experience with change order management
  • Experience in value engineering and cost estimating
  • Proven leadership and mentorship of staff
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16 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

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