Engineering Project Manager

Job Overview

Position provides management duties from conception to warranty for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Work involves managing all phases of projects, including planning, procurement, preliminary engineering, design, bidding, and construction. The role is responsible for monitoring progress of projects, including budgets, quality control, safety, scheduling, and adherence to regulations and policies; supervising assigned consultants and contracts; and approving changes.

• Manage projects to ensure schedules and budgets are met.
• Ensure construction adheres to contract documents.
• Participate in site inspections and progress meetings with consulting engineers and contractors.
• Resolve conflicts and represent Charlotte Water during negotiations for time extensions and change orders.
• Complete technical reviews of consultant‑prepared planning reports, construction plans, cost estimates, schedules, and contract specifications for technical competency, compliance with Charlotte Water and regulatory standards, consistency, and constructability.
• Coordinate with Charlotte Water operational divisions and staff during project initiation, design, start‑up, and acceptance.
• Manage projects via varying delivery methods including traditional and alternative.
• Manage vertical commercial/industrial building design and construction projects in addition to water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects.
• Select consultants for engineering services ensuring fair competitiveness and selection of the best qualified; conduct negotiations with consultant firms.
• Communicate with the public about project ramifications, schedules, and address concerns to resolve conflicts in a manner that satisfies all parties.
• Conduct pre‑construction and progress conferences.
• Assist the real estate division in acquiring rights‑of‑way.
• Generate project cost estimates, estimated schedule, and associated cash flows.
• Update budgets and schedules for multiple ongoing projects.
• Manage multiple projects of varying scope and complexity and keep department leadership aware of status.
• Review accuracy and completeness of invoices and construction payment applications in a timely manner.
• Prepare Community Investment Program (CIP) estimates for projects each year.

• Knowledge of fundamental engineering and construction principles to initiate, plan, implement, and closeout projects.
• Knowledge of project management tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply and direct change control principles to project planning and implementation.
• Quick learner of new project management software.
• Ability to develop and decipher technical reports.
• Cooperative working with other city employees and the public.
• Conflict resolution techniques.

• Five (5) years of directly related work experience in engineering or construction management, preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects.
• Prefer knowledge in water and wastewater collections, distribution, and treatment process design.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Preferred licensure as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer (or equivalent credentials in field of specialty); may be required or eligible for certification within one year of hire depending on assignment.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited school and three (3) years of directly related work experience in engineering or construction management, preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects.

Requires a valid driver’s license.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.