Engineering Project Manager Senior (Asset Management)

Date Opened: Wednesday August:00 AM

Close Date: Friday September:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $87368.00 - $109210.00 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

This position serves as the Proactive Team lead for the Strategic Planning and Operations Division of Storm Water Services. This position leads the proactive inspection assessment and management of storm water assets typically drainage pipes and structures. This position supports asset management initiatives that align with Storm Water Services priority to continuously assess and improve storm drainage to protect public safety and ensure long-term sustainability.

The salary offer for this position is $98289.00 - $109209.99 Commensurate with Experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage supervise and mentor the Proactive Team
• Assist in the implementation of the Storm Water Services Strategic Plan Strategic Framework
• Lead the proactive and continuous evaluation of asset condition assessments to inform short- and long-term capital and operational investments.
• Mentor staff in the preparation of repair maintenance and rehabilitation plans and the execution of that work.
• Guide the management and collection of data technology gap evaluations life-cycle analysis identification of funding gaps renewal strategies risk analysis and decision automation and reporting of key data metrics
• Administer reviews for voluntary annexations and system acceptance and reviews of Charlotte Department of Transportation right-of-way encroachments abandonments and acceptances
• Provide coaching mentoring guidance and technical instruction to staff regarding processes work practices stormwater design and construction and technical policy issues
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of assessments work orders and cost estimates
• Support the development implementation and maintenance of an asset management plan and associated initiatives
• Develop recommend and implement strategies for monitoring and improving asset maintenance and structural conditions
• Provide input and technical expertise to develop and implement policies and standards of practice regarding applicable engineering principles and practices for the City
• Perform other duties and support strategic initiatives as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• High level of interpersonal technical collaboration and leadership skills
• Supervisory and management skills
• Experience with evaluating and addressing structural and maintenance conditions of stormwater assets
• Ability to develop defensible maintenance repair renewal and replacement strategies and forecast funding gaps
• Experience with or the ability to learn ESRI ArcGIS Pro and Cityworks asset management software
• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path in project initiation planning implementation and closeout
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software commonly used in analysis and design of urban stormwater drainage systems
• Working knowledge of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Drainage Design Manual City of Charlotte Land Development Standards NCDOT Standards and Specifications and other local ordinances requirements and/or manuals
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to apply conflict resolution techniques
• Ability to interpret analyze prepare and explain complex technical reports data technical specifications and recommendations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees departments City officials and the public
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate well with a wide variety of individuals
• Ability to plan prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Proficient computer skills
• A valid drivers license a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer
• Knowledge and experience in stormwater management asset management planning design and construction of stormwater facilities problem solving management and supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering and five (5) years of relevant work experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

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BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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