CIP Manager

City of Wilmington • 929 N. Front Street, NC

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About The Position

The CIP Manager leads development of the City’s annual Capital Budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), helping guide funding priorities and direct resources toward the City’s needs. The role analyzes financial trends and funding options, supports City departments with budget planning and resource allocation, and contributes to operating budget development, citywide financial reporting, transparency, community engagement, and equitable investment. The position may supervise staff.

The manager coordinates capital and operating budget processes, evaluates requests and financial projections, monitors project budgets and progress, and prepares budget materials and recommendations for the City Manager and City Council. The role also conducts financial analyses, supports grant activities, advises departments, manages cross-departmental projects, and provides training and public-facing budget information. Evening meetings and occasional after-hours or emergency response may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in financial, budgeting, public sector, accounting, or a related field; equivalent combinations of training and/or experience may be substituted.
• Knowledge of local government financial and management concepts; applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards; budgeting and operating budget management; capital projects; long-term debt and debt service funds; capital budget financing mechanisms and strategies; strategy development and execution; policy research and development; rate modeling; multi-year budget and personnel cost projections; budgeting, planning, and project management software and financial and capital project management systems; government ethics; and standard office practices, equipment, and computer applications.
• Skill in planning, initiating, and managing complex projects; data analysis and visualization; analytical and critical thinking; interpreting, monitoring, and reporting financial information and statistics; meeting facilitation and project management; preparing original reports, documents, and presentations; monitoring project schedules, status, and compliance; maintaining fiscal documentation and records; and coordinating deadlines and competing demands.
• Ability to manage complex cross-departmental projects; exercise political acumen, tact, and diplomacy; learn new systems and adjust in a fast-changing environment; provide policy and planning guidance on capital investments, infrastructure, and funding mechanisms; lead and train budget analysts in the annual Capital Improvement Process and Five-Year Capital Plan; design and deliver presentations; and establish effective working relationships across the organization and with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual Capital Budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program.
• Collect and evaluate departmental capital requests and develop spending recommendations for the City Manager.
• Monitor capital project budgets, expenditures, and progress.
• Lead the CIP Steering Committee and prioritize long-term capital needs.
• Prepare budget materials and present the Capital Budget to City Council.
• Coordinate departmental budget submissions and review revenue and expenditure projections.
• Evaluate operating and supplemental budget requests and recommend funding priorities.
• Prepare budget narratives and verify the accuracy and balance of budget information.
• Process budget transfers and amendments and prepare related City Council memoranda.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed projects, policies, and operational changes.
• Coordinate departmental grant activities and prepare cost-benefit analyses.
• Evaluate budget impacts of employee reclassifications and pay adjustments.
• Advise assigned departments on budget planning, financial projections, and budget management.
• Coordinate Citywide and cross-departmental projects; research existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and City Council agenda materials.
• Train budget analysts and departments on budget processes and procedures.
• Develop accessible budget information and opportunities for community input, and promote understanding of the City’s budget and capital improvement plans.
• Lead, assign, and prioritize employee work and provide guidance and training.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other insurance options.
• Retirement benefits, including a city-provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment in the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.
• Employer-paid health and wellness clinic.
• Free on-site city gym access.
• Paid sick and vacation leave and 13 paid holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer and blood donation leave.
• Flexible schedule and telework availability, depending on position.
• Professional development trainings and leadership initiatives.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

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