Plan Review Supervisor

City of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh seeks a Plan Review Supervisor to lead the Stormwater Plan Review group, reviewing and permitting development projects citywide. This role advocates for Green Stormwater Infrastructure and collaborates with staff, engineers, and stakeholders to advance compliant stormwater practices.

The successful candidate will supervise 4 of 9 staff, help update the Unified Development Ordinance and Stormwater Design Manual, and coordinate with multiple departments to align with state and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of engineering, construction management or related experience.
• PE registration or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Stormwater Plan Review Group: oversee permitting for development projects and staff evaluations.
• Advocate for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) across public and private projects.
• Coordinate updates to the City’s Unified Development Ordinance and Stormwater Design Manual to stay current with regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering software knowledge

Job description

Posting number: 2026-00679

Department: Stormwater

Job classification: Supervisor- Engineering

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Water Agency, Stormwater

Summary

The Plan Review Supervisor will supervise the City’s Stormwater Plan Review group, which reviews and permits public & private projects throughout the city. A major part of this position’s responsibilities are to be the Division’s advocate for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) throughout the City on both public and private development projects. This Supervisor will be expected to collaborate with Stormwater Division staff, other City departments, consulting engineers, citizens, and stakeholders to help achieve the overall goals for stormwater development compliance.

About You:

The ideal candidate is one that fully supports the Stormwater Management initiative to be “Stormwater Smart.” We strive to be the smartest stormwater program possible. To support this, the ideal candidate would be a team player, that is a self-starter, an effective communicator and takes pride in their work.

About Us:

The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Driven by a strong economy and outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and operate a business. The “Capital City” offers many cultural and entertainment advantages of a large City without the traffic and other drawbacks. Wake County is one of the top ranked public-school districts in the state, has nine universities and institutions of higher education, and is home of the Research Triangle Park.

This position leads the Stormwater Plan Review group, which has 9 full-time employees with this position directly supervising 4 of those employees. The group is located in the Stormwater Division, which is part of the Raleigh Water Department. The Stormwater Management Division includes over 80 full-time employees who work within an inclusive, team-first environment that takes pride in their work by being “Stormwater Smart”. Together, the employees of the Stormwater Management Division support the City through a variety of programs and projects. Sustained population growth in Raleigh has created new development opportunities, which has resulted in evolving the Stormwater program in terms of capacity and capabilities.

This positions qualify for the City’s Telework Program which provides opportunity to work up to 20% of time remotely.

Examples of duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervise the Stormwater Plan Review Group: This group reviews and permits all development projects in Raleigh and its Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Regulations enforced include; Post Construction Stormwater Management, Sediment & Erosion Control during Construction, City & Federal Floodplain Management, and Water Supply Watershed Areas. Duties will include; making personnel decision, annual evaluations, goal setting, budget planning and long-term visioning for the group.

• Main City Advocate for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI): The City of Raleigh is committed to creating more nature-based stormwater management within its jurisdictional boundaries. This includes collaborating with Project Managers for both public and private development projects to explore the feasibility of GSI in their stormwater management plans. Also, this position will be responsible for furthering the City’s GSI Implementation Plan.

• Composing/Coordinating any updates to the City’s Unified Development Ordinance as it relates to stormwater regulations and to the City’s ‘Stormwater Design Manual’: This will include keeping the City current with all applicable Federal and State requirements for Stormwater Management. Also, making any ordinance changes needed to keep the City’s Stormwater Management program current with innovative treatment options.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; 5 to 7 years' experience in engineering, construction management or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid NC Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or ability to obtain within one year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles and practices
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Contract administration and development
• Project management principles and practices
• Critical thinking and problem-solving methods and practices
• Record keeping
• Data management
• Technical writing
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques

Skill in:

• Analyzing and facilitating the resolution of complex problems requiring multi-department cooperation
• Identifying solutions, projecting the consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives

Ability to:

• Speak before public audiences on presentations related to development plan reviews
• Work within a group to organize and prioritize work
• Exercise initiative and use sound judgment to solve problems within established parameters
• Make recommendations to the Development Management Team
• Provide knowledgeable, technical guidance and advice to City staff, other government agencies, private businesses and citizens

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in an outdoor or street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, or in a vehicle.

Working Conditions:

Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate. City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.