Alternative Delivery Project Manager

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks an Engineer III (NS) to lead multidisciplinary teams in the development, implementation, and delivery of Alternative Delivery transportation projects. You will decide on procedures, materials, methods, and construction staging to balance public interest and cost/time considerations.

The role focuses on Design-Build, Express Design-Build Bridges, Progressive Design-Build, Sponsorship, CM/GC, and PPP contracts during pre-construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply per posting guidelines.
• Professional engineer registration may be required by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver alternative delivery transportation projects.
• Make decisions on cost, time, and engineering judgment for project procedures and methods.
• Lead Design-Build, Express Design-Build Bridges, Progressive Design-Build, Sponsorship, CM/GC and PPP projects in pre-construction.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and meet budget and quality expectations.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

Position Number

60025702

Grade

NC20

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This position will execute the day-to-day activities and tasks required to lead multidisciplinary teams in the development, implementation, and delivery of Alternative Delivery transportation projects, regardless of transportation mode and regardless of funding source. This includes making decisions regarding impact to the public interest (cost and time vs. best engineering judgment) for questions of procedure, material selection, methods of construction, use of innovative procedures and construction staging. This position leads multi-disciplinary teams to develop, implement and deliver alternative contracts such as Design-Build, Express Design-Build Bridges, Progressive Design-Build, Sponsorship, CM/GC projects and Public Private Partnerships for assigned projects during the pre-construction phase to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, according to the project budget and the products prepared meet quality expectations.

Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC 20 $70,478 - $123,336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience overseeing and managing complex transportation projects and developing/managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project risks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex environmental and engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers.
• Experience managing and directing project management personnel, leading multi-disciplinary teams, promoting teamwork, and fostering communication with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, citizens, and among project team members.
• Knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, environmental studies and analysis, project design, and construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process.
• Experience overseeing the work of PEFs, administering PEF contracts, processing invoices, and providing feedback on consultant performance.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

In accordance with the Governor’s

Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.