Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Site Manager

Position Details

• Department:
  County Engineering
• Date Posted:
  June 16, 2025
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• Hiring Range: $74,196 – $88,000
• Position Number:
• Job Type: 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, and reports major activities through periodic meetings. The position may require attendance at certain after‑hours meetings.

• 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.
• Monitors contractors and consultants to ensure that contract terms and conditions are met; inspects 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.
• Ability to prepare designs, bid documents, specifications, work schedules, plans, maps, and reports.
• Ability to conduct engineering research work and write technical reports.
• Ability to use engineering and drafting instruments and tables.
• Ability to provide supervision and guidance to technically and professionally trained individuals.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work and work independently.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, and general public.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, Regional Planning or related field from an appropriately accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in construction, architecture, engineering, construction management or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with an acceptable three‑year driving history.

• Professional Engineer and/or AIA registration.
• Supervisory experience.

• Performs sedentary work that…