Senior Project Manager

This is an exciting, advanced project management opportunity within the Construction Management – Public Safety & Special Projects Division of the City’s Engineering Services Department. This position will work closely with various departments in the delivery of public safety and other special projects, positively impacting the quality of life for the Citizens of Raleigh. This Senior Project Manager will be engaged with projects throughout their life cycle; from planning through design development, construction administration, and the post-construction warranty period. Senior Project Managers are assigned projects with greater difficulty and/or larger budgets. This role will serve as a subject matter expert, communicating with various project stakeholders, including City leadership and the public. This position will be integral to the successful delivery of projects approved in the Capital Improvement Program section of the City’s budget.

About You:

The ideal candidate is an organized and effective project manager, skilled in budget management, logistics coordination, and proactive 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 – Public Safety & Special Projects Division of the City’s Engineering Services Department is responsible for overseeing design and construction of new public safety facilities and other special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assists 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
• Provides 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
• Oversees project design, including monitoring the adherence of projects and processes with policies, procedures, applicable codes, specifications, regulations and standards
• Performs 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
• Serves 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 Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in architecture, engineering, construction management or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or 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
• Significant experience in building, or project management on public projects