Engineering Project Manager - Design and Construction

## Engineering Project Manager - Design and Construction Apply locations:
CLTW Brookshire time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
July 5, 2026 (15 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103991

Date Opened:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00 AMClose Date:
Sunday, July 05, 2026 12:00 AM Department:
Charlotte Water Department Salary: $83,208.00 - $ Commensurate with Experience
** Welcome to the City of Charlotte
** Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:
* Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
* Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
* Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
* Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
* Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
** SUMMARY
* * This position manages and executes all phases of large water planning projects for the Charlotte Water from inception to completion (programming, planning, design, proposals, and contract awards, and implementation). This position serves as a mentor to other section personnel and functions as a technical expert related to specialty, both internally and externally.
** The salary for this position is $93,609 thru $ commensurate with experience.
**** JOB SUMMARY
** This position manages and executes all phases of large water planning projects for the Charlotte Water from inception to completion (programming, planning, design, proposals, and contract awards, and implementation).  This position serves as a mentor to other section personnel and functions as a technical expert related to specialty, both internally and externally.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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* * Performs analyses using the Charlotte Water Distribution Hydraulic Model to evaluate projects and changes in the distribution system operation.
* Completes or prepares technical memos, regulatory reports and water system surveys as assigned.
* Completes routine system evaluations for the water distribution system including fire flow, c-factor, valve operation, shut-down testing and water system pressure monitoring. These evaluations may include preliminary research, field visits, mapping, and design of approach.
* Facilitates coordination between Charlotte Water Staff in other Divisions in activities relevant to assigned tasks. May also facilitate community partner coordination for projects and studies.
* Serves as one of the primary points of contact for local fire departments regarding water distribution system needs, coordination, and project-related inquiries.
* Participates in assigned Charlotte Water Committees and Task Groups.
* Manages and reports on Water Distribution system studies through task orders and on-call contracts.
* Responsible for Project Management activities such as procurement and selection of consultants and completion of project administrative duties associated with tasks assigned to an external consultant.
* Completes technical review of consultant prepared planning reports, technical memorandums, cost estimates, schedules and contract specifications for technical competency, compliance with Charlotte Water and regulatory standards, consistency, and delivery issues.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a directly related field from an accredited school.
* Five (5) years of related work experience with emphasis on water distribution/sewer collection systems design and construction and/or an emphasis on commercial/industrial building design and construction.
** Preferred Requirements
*** Preferred certification as an Engineering Intern (or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire).
* Preferred licensure as…