| **Open to All Qualified Candidates**
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
EXECUTIVE SERVICE
This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority IMPORTANT: Due to current operational limitations caused by COVID-19, we are only providing electronic notifications of your application status to the email address provided on the application. We will not send paper notifications, regardless of notification preference listed on the application. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure the email address provided is accurate and the account is reviewed regularly. Timely attention to application notifications is important. Your email provider may have security levels which disrupt our email receipt. We suggest monitoring all email folders, including Spam or Junk, as needed. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.
The MDTA is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer who has demonstrated progressive leadership and responsibility within the engineering and construction fields to serve as the Chief Engineer of the Maryland Transportation Authority. The primary role of the Chief Engineer is to provide executive direction to all aspects of the MDTA's Office of Engineering and Construction through a large and diverse staff. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the development, management and delivery of the Capital budget and Operating Programs budget, including the development of individual design and construction budgets within each program. The duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead, direct, and oversee the Division of Engineering (Structures, Environmental, Electrical, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Facilities, Traffic, Asset Management, and Highway) and the Division of Construction;
- Lead, direct and oversee the general engineering and construction services, including key decisions that have significant impact on the design or construction of projects and programs;
- Direct the $2.8 Billion Capital budget and over $40 Million Operating budget programs;
- Direct the design and construction of major and complex transportation projects;
- Ensure the MDTA’s assets are safe and in good working order and condition;
- Determine the organizational structure and staffing requirements of project programs;
- Review and approve work assigned to subordinate staff and oversee and confirm that proper training and program development are implemented;
- Establish and implement procedures regarding agency missions and operations policies, guide policy setting, and approve program decisions and revisions;
- Direct and manage workforce needs including supplemental staffing, succession planning, professional development, etc.;
- Act as a liaison to other state, federal, public and private entities by maintaining working relationships to ensure the orderly progress of projects;
- Coordinate with other MDTA Divisions to advance MDTA business strategies, goals and objectives;
- Partner with engineering and construction industry, including consultants and contractors;
- Represent the Office of Engineering and Construction at various meetings with the MDTA Board and Executive Office, legislative bodies and other relevant stakeholders.
This position will receive direct supervision from the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, Maryland.
MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 10 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, tuition reimbursement, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date. |
