Construction Management & Capital Projects Director

Construction Management & Capital Projects Director

Position Overview: The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting a Construction Management & Capital Projects Director to perform responsible management work in the design, construction, and maintenance of all City facilities; manage and oversee the implementation of capital projects and other complex, highly sensitive projects for the City; develop and implement the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process and assist with other elements such as sustainability and special projects as assigned;

and deliver projects on time and within budget through proactive project management and transparent reporting.

Hiring Range: $140,000 – $160,000/Year D.O.Q.

Open Until Filled: This position is open until filled.

Essentials

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all capital facility construction projects for the City, including project planning, scheduling, and budgeting; develop and implement strategies to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget; conduct regular project reviews and field inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of portions of the City’s annual CIP; coordinate with various departments to identify and prioritize capital projects; monitor CIP project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet objectives.
• Provide staff support to various boards and commissions, including City Council; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in construction management, engineering, and related fields.
• Provide consistent, transparent, and proactive communication with Council members, stakeholders, and the public regarding the status and progress of all major projects; develop and implement communication strategies to keep all parties informed and engaged; prepare and present detailed project status reports, including budget and schedule updates.
• Negotiate, approve, and administer contracts, ensuring compliance and thorough documentation; create and manage project and departmental budgets, ensuring expenditures remain within approved limits; monitor expenditures and implement necessary adjustments to stay within budget.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff; implement goals, objectives, and practices for effective and efficient service delivery; collaborate with other departments to coordinate responsibilities and ensure project success; track staff workload and recommend adjustments to organization as necessary to manage project delivery capacity.
• Oversee the facilities management team to schedule preventive maintenance and repairs for all city facilities; ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Ensure conformance with state, local, and agency procurement regulations and policies; ensure compliance with federal and state requirements on grant‑funded projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in construction/project management, civil engineering or related field with four years of supervisory experience. Public sector experience preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a directly related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor License.
• Project Management Certification.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation.
• NC General Contractor’s license.

Additional Requirement: SBI/Fingerprinting Criminal History Record Check as required by Sessions Law 2025‑16. Applicants may be subject to a criminal history record check of State and National Repositories of Criminal Histories conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation in accordance with G.S. 143B‑1209.26.

Application Process: From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4–6 weeks. It may include an assessment center, panel interview, pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and driving history check.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Summary:

• Health and Dental Insurance:
  Comprehensive coverage for employees working 30+ hours per week with pre‑tax premium deduction.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System with 6% employee contribution and city matching to 3%.
• Leave:
  Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, and Holiday leave per City policy.
• Cafeteria Plan:
  Optional benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life & Accident coverage available by payroll deduction.