Const Project Manager I

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality. More About the Role: The position will provide technical assistance to the Storm Water Services Permitting and Compliance Program (P&C) with essential program functions. P&C provides engineering plan review and inspection services of stormwater control measures to meet NPDES permit requirements. P&C also manages the design and construction of stormwater repair projects on minor and major stormwater systems. The candidate may be assisting the program in any of the following areas: - Land development plan review and approval of commercial and residential construction projects for compliance with Federal, State and local requirements - Primary focus on erosion and sediment control, storm drainage, water quality storm water control measures etc for land development projects to assure that the projects comply with local ordinance requirements. - Perform engineering design and construction administration for storm water system repair projects. - Manage the planning, engineering design and construction administration for street improvement projects. Position Summary Performs moderately complex level work in managing various construction projects. This position, with direct supervision, is responsible for handling routine projects requiring construction and project management skills. This is the first level in the Construction Project Management series.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of related project management experience or training.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, one of the natural sciences or a related field.
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Depending on area of assignment, may require Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer In Training (EIT)
Knowledge of Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
Knowledge of Business English, spelling and arithmetic
Knowledge of Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations
Knowledge of Recordkeeping principles and practices
Knowledge of Databases
Knowledge of Filing systems
Knowledge of Customer service principles
Skills Completing paperwork and documentation
Skills Reviewing plans and/or specifications
Skills Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations
Skills Providing customer service
Skills Maintaining records and filing systems
Abilities Driving for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement
Abilities Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals
Abilities Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Abilities Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Abilities Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Computer Skills Proficient in applicable computer programs and devices

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist or Qualified Environmental Professional

Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineers, technicians, designers, and drafters to ensure satisfactory delivery of design plans and assigned projects.
Manage small professional service and/or construction contracts; tracks design and construction costs.
Ensure projects align with established and approved design specifications and regulatory requirements.
Track progress toward milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports for senior management.
Enforce and applies local ordinances, design specifications, standards manual, etc. to private and public construction projects to ensure adequate infrastructure is constructed with minimal impact to the environment.
Prepare and distributes requests for proposals for professional services; coordinates activities between customers, contractors, and consultants on small projects to ensure completion.
Conduct needs assessments; prepare cost estimates for project budgets; gather and compile information for contractors, and analyze and resolves service requests.
Write project specifications and administers project-related contracts.

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