Capital Improvement Project Administrator

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Capital Improvement Project Administrator provides oversight of the planning and execution of capital improvement projects for the Raleigh Convention Center, Red Hat Amphitheater, and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. This role’s primary purpose is to manage, prioritize, schedule, and implement capital projects for these venues, as well as assisting the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts projects, when needed. This position executes all facets of major projects and is an integral piece in keeping projects within scope, on time, and on budget. This position frequently interacts with and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It provides coordination and oversight of project design and construction, monitors adherence of projects and processes with policies, procedures, applicable code, specifications, regulations, and standards. It serves as a technical resource and liaison for contractors, consultants, developers, community groups, commission, agencies, City departments, private entities, and other stakeholders; responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints; performs research; provides consultation; identifies and resolves issues. The position provides project management and coordination of stakeholders and resources, which may include consultant selection process, project scoping, contract negotiation, design oversight, schedule monitoring, budget development and funding administration, and project close-out. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical competency and expertise in project and time management, as well as exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with key external and internal stakeholders. Candidates with demonstrated success of managing capital projects and a strong understanding of project management principles are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field; 3 to 5 years' experience in 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
• Critical thinking and problem-solving methods and practices
• Principles and practices of civil engineering
• Contract development and management
• Procurement processes
• Federal, state and local applicable codes
• Project management principles and practices
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
• Providing project management, organization and logistics coordination
• Managing project or program finances
• Providing consultation and serving as a program liaison and subject matter expert
• Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations and contracts
• Identifying engineering-related deficiencies and recommending solutions
• Verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Negotiating
• Customer service
• Monitor, evaluate, and assess engineering projects and functional operations
• Compose and prepare original reports, documents and presentations
• Communicate effectively with City staff, contractors, and the general public
• Research industry trends, solutions and best practices
• Facilitate group discussions and build consensus using persuasive reasoning

Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers capital projects and operational contracts including bid and contract administration, construction oversight, coordination of permitting, document reviews, and facilitation of progress meetings.
• Serves as technical resource and liaison for engineering department and contractors, consultants, developers, community groups, commission, agencies, City departments, private entities, and other stakeholders; responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints; performs research; provides consultation; identifies and resolves issues.
• Provides coordination and oversight of project design and construction, monitors adherence of projects and processes with policies, procedures, applicable code, specifications, regulations, and standards.
• Provides project management and coordination of stakeholders and resources, which may include consultant selection process, project scoping, contract negotiation, design oversight, schedule monitoring, budget development and funding administration, and project close-out.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level