STORM WATER SERVICES ENGINEERING TEAM PROJECT MANAGER

Storm Water Services maintains and improves stormwater infrastructure within the City streets and rights-of-way.  Staff currently manages more than 400 storm drainage improvement projects.  Storm Water Services invests millions in capital improvements throughout our community each year.  Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with more than 200,000 customer accounts about 200 employees.  

OVERVIEW

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

SUMMARY

This position is based in the Storm Water Services and is responsible for providing project management skills and principles in conjunction with the planning, design and construction of storm water infrastructure improvement projects in support of the Engineering Team.  

This position is involved in managing engineering consultants that perform planning, design and construction administration of storm water infrastructure improvement projects, stream restoration projects and pollution control projects.  Project budgets range from $50,000 to $5,000,000.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete technical review of consultant prepared planning reports, construction plans, cost estimates and contract specifications for technical competency, consistency and constructability issues
• Manage/control project schedules, budgets and design requirements for flood control, stream restoration, and water quality projects
• Serve as lead coordinator for clients and citizens on all assigned projects
• Provide customer service by serving as key divisional and team resource

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path in project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments, City Officials, and the public
• Working knowledge of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Drainage Design Manual, City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications, and other local ordinances, requirements, and/or manuals
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision 
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and to work collaboratively and effectively with others
• Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word and Excel)
• Ability to interpret, analyze, prepare, and explain complex technical reports, data, technical specifications and recommendations
• A valid driver’s license, a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Licensure as a Professional Engineer is preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of progressive work experience in planning, design and construction of storm drainage systems. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s 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 candidate’s 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.

Information

• Location: Charlotte, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Project Manager
• Stormwater Management
• Project Management
• Stormwater
• Storm Water Management
• Project Management
• Project Management