Project Manager, Operations Manager I (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Infrastructure Development

Project Manager

This is a non-civil service position.

Salary Range : $99,053.00 - $163,237.00 Annually

Job Summary :

The Mayor's Office of Infrastructure Development (MOID) supports, coordinates, and advances Baltimore City's infrastructure investments. MOID works across City agencies to strengthen project delivery, improve capital planning and oversight, and ensure effective use of local, State, and federal funding for infrastructure improvements.

We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized Project Manager with demonstrated experience overseeing complex projects in a local, State, or federal government environment. The ideal candidate excels in cross-agency coordination, keeps projects moving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and proactive problem-solving are essential.

Essential Functions :

• Manage high-priority infrastructure projects to ensure timely, accountable delivery.
• Coordinate with capital-focused agencies to align schedules, decisions, and project requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance on project development, scoping, and implementation.
• Track progress, identify risks, and elevate issues early to maintain momentum.
• Support performance and results-based project delivery and review processes and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
• Engage with community organizations and stakeholders to share project updates and gather feedback.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the public and official bodies, including the Board of Estimates and City Council.
• Contribute to office-wide efforts to improve project delivery practices and support systemic improvements across agencies.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Policy, Government, Public Administration, Management, Law, Engineering, Planning, or a related field.

AND Experience : Five (5) or more years of experience in project or program management, preferably with exposure to local, State, or federal infrastructure or capital projects. Experience with performance-tracking or structured project review processes is a plus.

OR Equivalency Notes : Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree or project management certification preferred. PMP Certification is preferable but not required (Candidates will be expected to obtain a PMP Certification within 2 years of employment).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Additional Information :

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and / or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

Baltimore City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.