Construction Project Manager I

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to add a Construction Project Manager I to the team! This position will oversee and manage various construction projects across all trades at any of our Park & Recreation facilities and properties including our greenways. The incumbent will work closely with external vendors and contractors as well as with internal staff throughout the department during the planning, design and construction phases of designated projects. Additionally, they will be responsible for coordinating various utilities (electrical, water, sewer, and other data points) for projects. The selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in ensuring that our facilities remain premier venues for visitors to live, work and recreate. The successful candidate will have extensive construction project management experience and be flexible to the demands of such a position. If you are looking to further your career and gain valuable experience, do not miss your chance to apply! By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) 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.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
Proficient in applicable computer programs and devices

Nice To Haves

NC General Contractor’s License
At least 3 years of construction experience
Understanding of NC Commercial Building codes
Depending on area of assignment, may require Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer In Training (EIT)

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.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance
dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday, vacation and sick days
near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
paid family leave
tuition reimbursement
a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
a defined benefit plan for retirement