Engineering Project Manager Planning

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SUMMARY

The salary for this position is $93609 - $104009.99. Commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs analyses using the Charlotte Water Distribution Hydraulic Model to evaluate projects and changes in the distribution system operation.

• Completes or prepares technical memos regulatory reports and water system surveys as assigned.

• Completes routine system evaluations for the water distribution system including fire flow c-factor valve operation shut-down testing and water system pressure monitoring. These evaluations may include preliminary research field visits mapping and design of approach.

• Facilitates coordination between Charlotte Water Staff in other Divisions in activities relevant to assigned tasks. May also facilitate community partner coordination for projects and studies.

• Serves as one of the primary points of contact for local fire departments regarding water distribution system needs coordination and project-related inquiries.

• Participates in assigned Charlotte Water Committees and Task Groups.

• Manages and reports on Water Distribution system studies through task orders and on-call contracts.

• Responsible for Project Management activities such as procurement and selection of consultants and completion of project administrative duties associated with tasks assigned to an external consultant.

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

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

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

• Three (3) years of related work experience with emphasis on water distribution/sewer collection systems design and construction and/or an emphasis on commercial/industrial building design and construction.

Licenses Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires a valid drivers license.

Preferred Requirements:

• Preferred Certification as an Engineering Intern (or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire).

• Preferred license as a Professional Engineer

• Preferred Knowledge of software applications often needed to support engineering planning and system evaluation including GIS tools planning applications and pressurized distribution hydraulic modelling software.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering methods and techniques as related to the planning construction rehabilitation and maintenance of infrastructure.

• Knowledge of project management tasks and ability to independently manage projects and project teams.

• Skill in working with Esri Software Products Microsoft Products and Trimble Products (e.g. e-Builder software) and presenting data and reports.

• Skills and experience with water distribution system hydraulic modeling software including building calibration and maintenance.

• Skill in designing and implementing field tests for assessments of a water distribution system like C-Factor isolation testing or flow testing for model calibration.

• Skill in summarizing and analyzing large data sets using software such as Excel Power BI or Tableau.

• Ability to quickly learn new software for project management.

• Ability to make technical engineering decisions and provide oversight in projects related to engineering planning.

• Ability to develop technical reports and effectively communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders.

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

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 manual dexterity grasping perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels discriminating among sounds lifting mental acuity repetitive motion speaking standing expressing ideas by spoken word shouting above noises visual acuity in data/color/ observations/equipment and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

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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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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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.