Project Manager

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

One position will be filled through this posting: which is in PMUs Team C supporting Division 79 and 10. This position will reside in Raleigh NC with minimal travel to the project site.

The Project Management Unit (PMU) is a high performing unit that delivers quality and innovative projects to the citizens of North Carolina. We recognize the importance of making sure our employees feel valued respected and challenged to grow in their professional career.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager skilled in delivering high-quality transportation projects from concept to construction. This includes working closely with Divisions discipline leads and other internal and external stakeholders to understand the project needs and challenges as well as removing obstacles solving problems and leading multidisciplinary teams.
As the Project Manager you will be responsible for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget and developing strong multidisciplinary relationships.

In this role you will:

Independently coordinate project delivery activities across multiple disciplines throughout the preconstruction phase (including environmental studies design special provisions quantities and final plans).
Proactively manage the scope schedule budget and risk for STIP and Non-STIP projects.
Oversee private engineering firms on external projects.
Ensure the overall quality of deliverables meets department expectations.
Provide design related support during the Construction phase.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with unit staff project team members the Division and stakeholders to provide updates discuss and resolve issues and drive progress in achieving project milestones.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70478 - $123336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience overseeing and managing complex transportation projects and developing/managing project scope schedule budget quality and project risks.
• Knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning environmental studies and analysis project designs construction and maintenance methods as they apply to the Project Delivery Process.
• Experience leading teams to apply engineering principles to difficult and complex environmental and design situations making sound recommendations and decisions and providing guidance in designs.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering communication with Senior Leadership stakeholders citizens and among the project team members.
• Knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts and the ability to understand scoping estimating and negotiating contracts.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Andriette Dana Clifton

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