Project Manager (Engineer II) – Castle Hayne

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. NCDOT’s Division 3 Project Development Unit currently has an opening for a Project Manager – Engineer II. The Division 3 Project Development Unit delivers a wide range of transportation projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple disciplines. We are seeking an Engineer II to serve as a Project Manager, who will support the development and delivery of preconstruction projects while working closely with senior staff and project managers. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of disciplines, projects, and stakeholders while working as part of a collaborative, supportive team that values professional growth and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
• The selected Applicant will be expected to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to read and interpret constructions plans.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Position requires the ability to write memos and reports that clearly convey technical information and engineering concepts.
• Safety shoes required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contracts.
• Computer experience including office software and drafting software
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials and equipment
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems and that involves explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
• Experience in the preparation and review of complex engineering and technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of STIP and non-STIP projects from development through construction, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary teams in preparing engineering analyses, design products, special provisions, quantities, plans, and contract documents.
• Prepare and review engineering plans and technical data for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs.
• Make decisions and recommendations on routine engineering matters and technical designs, under the guidance of senior staff and project managers.
• Provide input on project concerns or issues and escalate significant matters as needed.
• Apply basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories to support project planning, design, review, permitting, construction, and maintenance activities.
• Serve as a contributing member of project teams and assist in developing project solutions.
• Promote program goals and objectives and ensure proper documentation and coverage for assigned projects.
• Manage program initiatives and special assignments as directed, ensuring flexibility to address evolving unit goals and priorities

Benefits

• The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• One (1) Personal Observance Day
• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service after
• 401K and 457 plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees