Construction Project Manager

Job Description

This is an exciting project management opportunity within the Construction Management – Parks Division of the City’s Engineering Services Department. This position will work closely with the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department in the delivery of parks, community centers, greenways, and more, positively impacting the quality of life for the Citizens of Raleigh. This Project Manager will be engaged with projects throughout their life cycle, from planning through design development, construction administration, and the post-construction warranty period. The Project Manager will coordinate with various project stakeholders, including City leadership and the public. This position will be integral to the successful delivery of projects funded by the $275 million dollar Parks Bond approved by voters in 2022. Many of these projects are in the design stages. The budgets for these projects range from $2 million to over $70 million dollars each.

About You:

The ideal candidate is an organized and effective project manager, skilled in budget management, logistics coordination, and pro-active problem solving. The successful candidate works independently and understands project plans, specifications, and requirements, as well as applicable laws. The ability to research complex technical issues and to resolve conflicts with minimal delays is key to the candidate’s success. A positive attitude and collaborative spirit are essential. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, with experience in facilitating group discussion and building consensus among stakeholders.

About Us:

The Construction Management – Parks Division of the City’s Engineering Services Department is responsible for overseeing design and construction of new parks, community centers, and greenways, as well as significant renovations to existing City Park facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist internal customers with determination of project needs including facility size and parcel requirements, operational and functional considerations, and identification of relationships with other stakeholders and user groups.
• Provide project management and coordination of stakeholders and resources which may include acquisition of professional services, project scoping, contract negotiation, design oversight, schedule monitoring, budget development and funding administration.
• Oversee project design, including monitoring the adherence of projects and processes with policies, procedures, applicable codes, specifications, regulations and standards.
• Perform construction administration during active construction and oversee post-construction warranty period. Construction duties include bid and contract administration, construction oversight, coordination of permitting, document reviews, facilitation of progress meetings, and project close out.
• Serve as a technical resource and liaison for engineers and contractors, consultants, developers, community groups, commissions, agencies, City departments, private entities and other stakeholders. This may include delivering presentations, performing public outreach, and preparing project-related documentation and communications materials.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or directly related field

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (PE), Architect, or Landscape Architect License in North Carolina
• Experience in building, park, greenway, trail, sidewalk, roadway, or utility design, construction, or project management on public projects

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of project management
• Principles and practices of civil engineering and/or architectural design
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations related to facilities, greenways, and/or roadways
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
• Principles and applications of strategic planning, critical thinking and analysis
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration

Skill In:

• Leading others in order to meet objectives
• Providing project management, organization, and logistics coordination
• Monitoring, evaluating, and assessing engineering projects and functional operations
• Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy
• Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning
• Managing project finances
• Providing customer service and consultation, serving as a project liaison and subject matter expert
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

When you join the City of Raleigh’s work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your “total rewards”. Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City’s benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh’s benefits.

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