Engineering Project Manager

Town of Harrisburg, NC; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Harrisburg, NC, is seeking an Engineering Division Project Manager to lead capital projects, coordinate consultant and contractor work, and supervise inspection staff. The role emphasizes project delivery, field coordination, and ensuring infrastructure aligns with approved plans, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Deputy Town Engineer, the position focuses on supervision, coaching, and performance management of the inspection team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, construction management, project management, or a related field.
• Considerable related engineering, construction administration, inspection, or project management experience, preferably in a municipal or utilities setting.
• Engineer Intern, Project Management Professional, construction inspection, erosion control, stormwater, or related certifications preferred.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned capital projects and coordinate consultant and contractor work.
• Support development review and oversee construction documentation.
• Supervise construction inspection personnel and coordinate field activities.
• Assign and review inspection work, establish inspection priorities, and coordinate field coverage.
• Provide coaching and training and support performance management for inspection staff.
• Focus on project delivery, construction coordination, field inspection management, consultant and contractor coordination, and day-to-day supervision.

Skills

Project management

Construction inspection

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Who We Are

The Town of Harrisburg is one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina and considered one of the top ten affluent zip codes in the surrounding region. While growth has been exponential over the past ten years, the Town has been able to maintain its tight knit community-based mindset and strategically foster a work culture where customer service excellence is our #1 priority.

Who We Are

The Town of Harrisburg is one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina and considered one of the top ten affluent zip codes in the surrounding region. While growth has been exponential over the past ten years, the Town has been able to maintain its tight knit community-based mindset and strategically foster a work culture where customer service excellence is our #1 priority.

What We Need

An employee in this class serves as the Engineering Division's project management and construction inspection coordination lead. Work includes managing assigned capital projects, coordinating consultant and contractor work, supporting development review, overseeing construction documentation, supervising construction inspection personnel, and coordinating field activities to ensure infrastructure is constructed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, Town standards, and regulatory requirements. The position reports to the Deputy Town Engineer and directly supervises the Construction Inspector and Construction Grading Inspector. The Project Manager assigns and reviews inspection work, establishes inspection priorities, coordinates field coverage, reviews inspection documentation, provides coaching and training, and supports performance management for assigned inspection staff. Position focuses on project delivery, construction coordination, field inspection management, consultant and contractor coordination, and day-to-day supervision of assigned inspection staff. Work is evaluated through conferences, review of records, project delivery results, inspection documentation, construction quality, budget and schedule performance, customer service, and effectiveness of relationships with internal and external customers.

Desireable Candidate

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, construction management, project management, or a related field and considerable related engineering, construction administration, inspection, or project management experience, preferably in a municipal or utilities setting; including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineer Intern, Project Management Professional, construction inspection, erosion control, stormwater, or related certifications are preferred. Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

What We Offer

An excellent comprehensive benefits package and a desirable place to work where employees feel appreciated for their contributions.

The hiring range is $73,282 - $91,155 annually and starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and prior experience. Eligible for $3,500 sign-on bonus upon hire.