Construction Project Manager

Hiring Range: $83,959.60/yr - $/yr

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.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs.

This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.”

The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of-the-art facilities and unique partnerships.

Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

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!

• NC General Contractor’s License
• At least 3 years of construction experience
• Understanding of NC Commercial Building codes

• 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…