Land Development - Engineering Project Manager

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager is based in the City of Charlotte Storm Water Services Land Development Section and primarily reviews and approves construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and development standards. The role involves technical, detail-oriented work applying civil engineering principles and practices to private development plans, including site, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management plans, and supporting calculations prepared by licensed landscape architects and engineers. The position provides technical guidance to consultants, contractors, engineers, City officials, and the public; oversees compliance with local stormwater ordinances; and works with staff on implementing, interpreting, and administering Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance drainage and post-construction stormwater regulations. It also reviews rezoning petitions for stormwater impacts, supports training and mentoring of staff, assists with complex project reviews, and represents Storm Water Services on relevant committees and stakeholder groups. The stated salary range for this position is $95,949.00–$106,609.99, commensurate with experience; the posting also lists a department salary range of $85,288.00–$122,601.49, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited school.
Three years of directly related engineering work experience.
Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) design and implementation and related City of Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance stormwater articles.
Proficiency in applying hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles and methods.
Ability to learn and understand hydrology and hydraulic software such as Hydro CAD, HEC-RAS, HY8, and FlowMaster.
Ability to work cooperatively with City employees and the public.
Ability to determine an appropriate level of regulation and flexibility where necessary.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to apply conflict-resolution techniques and develop positive solutions.
Ability to consider multiple options with an open mind.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignments in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Mentoring skills and ability to lead staff in best practices and procedures.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination; candidates may also be asked to take a skills test or participate in other assessments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in stormwater management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices.
Certification as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

Review and approve private development construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and standards.
Review work prepared by licensed landscape architects and engineers, including site plans, grading plans, storm drainage and stormwater management plans, and supporting calculations.
Provide technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, engineers, City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues.
Oversee compliance and enforcement of land development activities under local stormwater management ordinances.
Work with staff on implementation, interpretation, and administration of Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance drainage and post-construction stormwater regulations.
Review rezoning petitions for stormwater impacts as part of the City’s rezoning process.
Balance regulatory authority with customer advocacy.
Assist in training Plan Reviewers and Project Coordinators.
Assist Senior Engineers and Senior Project Managers with reviews of more complex projects.
Represent Storm Water Services on committees and stakeholder groups related to land development and stormwater standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.