Engineering Project Manager (Utility Coordinator)

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SUMMARY

The salary for this position is $93609 - $104009 - Commensurate with experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages projects to ensure project schedules and budgets are met; ensures construction adheres to contract documents; participates in site inspections and progress meetings with consulting engineer and contractor; resolves conflicts; represents Charlotte Water during negotiations for time extensions and change orders.

• Completes technical review of consultant prepared planning reports construction plans cost estimates schedules and contract specifications for technical competency compliance with Charlotte Water and regulatory standards consistency and constructability issues.

• Coordinates with the appropriate Charlotte Water operational divisions and staff personnel during the various phases of project initiation design start-up and acceptance.

• Management of projects via varying delivery methods including traditional and alternative.

• Manages vertical commercial/industrial building design and construction projects in addition to water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects.

• Selects consultants for engineering services ensuring fair competitiveness and selection of the best qualified; conducts negotiations with consultant firm.

• Ensures that the public affected by the project is informed of the project ramifications project schedules and that concerns are addressed and conflicts resolved in a manner that satisfies all parties. Provide information such that all parties understand the resolution whether in exact agreement or not. If a conflict cannot be resolved to a customers satisfaction provide a complete understanding as to why a request cannot be granted.

• Conducts pre-construction and progress conferences.

• Assists the real estate division in acquiring rights-of-way.

• Generates project cost estimates estimated schedule and associated cash flows. Update budgets and schedules for multiple ongoing projects.

• Manage multiple projects of varying scope and complexity. Ensure department leadership is aware of status.

• Review accuracy and completeness of invoices and construction payment applications in a timely manner.

• Performs varied and complex engineering functions.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Prepares Community Investment Program (CIP) estimates for projects each year.

• Coordinates with NCDOT surrounding municipalities and other city departments on public infrastructure projects impacting Charlotte Water Facilities.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelors degree in engineering construction management or a directly related field from an accredited school.

OR

• Five (5) years of related work experience in engineering or construction management preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects.

Licenses Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers licensure as an Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE) (or equivalent credentials in field of specialty); or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire depending on assignment.

• Prefers knowledge in water and wastewater collections distribution and treatment process design.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products

• Experience with Bentley System Products like MicroStation V8i and OpenRoads Designer.

• Experience with Autodesk products like AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fundamental engineering and construction principles to initiate plan implement and closeout projects.

• Knowledge of project management tasks.

• Skill in communication both orally and in writing.

• Ability to apply and direct change control principles to project planning and implementation.

• Ability to quickly learn new software for project management.

• Ability to develop and/or decipher technical reports.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other city employees and the public.

• Ability to identify conflicts and apply conflict resolution techniques.

• Knowledge of NCDOTs Project Delivery Network and Utilities Accommodation Manual.

• Knowledge of City of Charlottes Project Management Process and phases.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally the following physical abilities are required: climbing feeling manual dexterity grasping handling perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels discriminating among sounds mental acuity pulling pushing repetitive motion speaking standing stooping visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals priorities and needs. Requires occasional on-call emergency work.

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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

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.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

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BENEEFITS

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.