Director of Construction
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. Over 50 years, MDTA has provided safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities to Maryland’s citizens and visitors. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, relying on the values and dedication of our employees to achieve these goals.
Nature of WorkThe 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.
Duties
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, and ensures compliance with applicable federal and State regulations, policies, and standards.
This position will report directly to the Chief Engineer. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore County, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.
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/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.
MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package that includes 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, and excellent health, dental, and vision plans.
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. Proven ability to lead large teams of construction professionals and consultants on complex construction projects is highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Licenses & Certifications
Applicants must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland and must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.
EEO Statement
MDOT is 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. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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