Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Site Manager

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Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields - giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more nc.gov.

County Engineering

June 16, 2025

Open Until Filled

$76,422 - $88,000

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Exempt

The purpose of this position is the project management of assigned Capital Projects through the planning, design, construction, occupancy and warranty period of complex construction and renovation projects, and other initiatives as directed by management. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Please note that this position does require attendance at certain meetings that occur after hours.

• Manages the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) and other construction or renovation projects; prepares bid packages/documents; develops construction contracts, specifications and bid forms; prepares scope of work statements for design engineers and inspecting engineers.
• Evaluates and monitors the selection process for design consultants and contractors; reviews bids and recommendations for contract awards; prepares Agenda Action Forms for BOCC approval; attends meetings to obtain approval of budget amendments.
• Acts as liaison between County departments, developers, contractors and the public relating to engineering and construction projects; determines nature and extent of work; coordinates petition process involving property owners as part of project approval.
• Provides in-house design including the review of drawings, material sources and specifications during construction; supervises or prepares drawings of plans and details.
• Monitor contractors and consultants to ensure that contract terms and conditions are met; inspect construction sites for compliance with specifications and tracks change orders.
• Monitors field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; coordinates or attends various project meetings as a Durham County representative.
• Reviews, justifies and recommends change orders; reviews and approves pay requests to ensure that values are correct, and schedules are reasonable; monitors expenditures and revenues and provides information to officials.
• Determines date of substantial completion and performs final inspection to assure project completion according to contract requirements.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering and methods and techniques as applied to the construction and maintenance of public works.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in engineering design and construction.
• Working knowledge of applicable local, state and federal ordinances and regulations and environmental mandates.
• Working knowledge of computers and software programs for job costing, drafting, spreadsheets, word processing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Abili…