Engineering Project Manager – Consultant Project Management Program

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Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development

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• Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage consultant-designed transportation infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.

Coordinate multi-departmental project teams including Real Estate Utilities and Construction.

Develop scopes of work manage contracts review invoices and oversee consultant performance.

Serve as the primary liaison to the public property owners media and other stakeholders.

Monitor project budgets schedules and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes.

Prepare and review cost estimates and technical documentation.

Coordinate with state and federal agencies on projects with alternative funding sources.

Support public engagement and represent the City at community meetings and events.

Perform special assignments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Strong project management and organizational skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Ability to interpret and apply engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel); experience with project management tools is a plus

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of transportation engineering standards and practices

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of experience in civil engineering including geometric roadway and storm drainage design.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in civil engineering or municipal Capital Investment projects.

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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

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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BENEFITS

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

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.