University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Manager, Commissioning and Inspection Lead to join Facilities Management - Architecture, Engineering, Construction Services.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Supervises commissioning and inspection teams through design and construction phases.
• Coordinates with the design team the reviews of project documents to understand time frame, budget, and project goals/expectations, analyzes and determines how to optimize building performance.
• Identifies and validates projects to meet environmental, safety, structural and aesthetic standards and provides technical advice on how to address construction problems
• Develops the commissioning plan, project startup, and turnover sequences. Creates and maintains commissioning and inspection related documents including: master specification, performance standards, standard functional testing and verifies.
• Reviews status reports prepared by commissioning staff and commissioning agents, and modifies schedules or plans.
• Reviews change orders related to commissioning systems. Prepares reports, including commissioning progress reports and the final commission.
• Oversees the inspection of new and renovated facilities to determine if the facilities adhere to construction project documents. Directs staff and participates in the visual inspection of construction projects and monitors construction progress.
• Supervises and manages the construction inspection staff. Develops work plans and assigns work to staff. Schedules inspection and commissioning related work. Coordinates with Project Managers. Attends design and construction project meetings.
• Mentors, trains and provides direction and performance review for staff. Guides and supervises work plans of the construction inspection and quality assurance staff while guiding, challenging, and motivating staff to achieve long- term project goals and plans.
• Creates a cohesive work team that works collaboratively to achieve unit?s goals. Management and oversight of staff, including hiring training, managing, performance assessment, and mentoring of supervisors, professionals, and support staff. Initiates, influences, and creates development opportunities for staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience working as a commissioning agent, field superintendent or engineer for a construction management firm or contractor with a heavy emphasis on complex mechanical systems; automatic temperature controls contractor; or architectural or mechanical/electrical consulting engineering firm.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of direct management of supervision, recruitment, training, and professional development of staff. Directly responsible for the performance of management and staff.

Certification/Licensure: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation preferred.

Registered and licensed with the Maryland Board for professional engineer or architecture preferred.

Physical Requirements: Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbents must be able to work in a construction site environment and have the ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverse conditions created as a result of construction. Incumbents must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE: $127,000 - $141,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.