Senior Project Manager

State of North Carolina•512 N Salisbury Wake, NC

3d•$70,478 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for turning complex initiatives into successful outcomes. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution AND three (3) years of related experience in construction project management, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of construction methodologies, of construction management, and engineering or architecture.
Advanced knowledge of materials, soils, foundations, construction techniques, and project management, the installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems.
Advanced knowledge of codes, laws and ordinances including the North Carolina State Construction Office Manual pertaining to the construction and renovation of buildings and facilities.
Ability to perform the appropriate design and/or review the design of consultants, and to read and interpret all related plans and specifications.
Ability to troubleshoot building systems, estimate costs, to manage and inspect construction projects, and to technically direct others and to review and evaluate their work.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and managing scopes, costs, schedules, and contracts for capital improvement projects.
Manage and monitor a wide spectrum of work to include repairs, renovation, and new construction projects.
Manages a full design and construction process from implementation to close out with strong emphasis on maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule including cost estimating and Fiscal management of projects.
Exercise a high level of independent decision-making affecting many service areas, departments/units, and long-term programs and projects.
Responsible for ensuring efficient operations and adherence to policy and procedures as well as the coordination of resources.
Position does not directly supervise employees, but while managing projects requires considerable knowledge of supervisory practices and skills of other professionals, including communication skills, delegation, managing expectations, dealing effectively with difficult employees and customers.