Project Manager

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina, Wake County, North Carolina, is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Proj Mngr I (NS) to serve as a liaison between operational teams and Engineering. The role manages small to mid-range projects, coordinates priorities, reviews plans, and ensures code compliance across sites.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field, plus two years of related experience, with potential PE qualifications.

Qualifications

• Criminal Background Investigation and Drug Screening required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field.
• Two years of related experience in construction project management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possible registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project priorities and contract out design and construction efforts.
• Review and approve projects for construction and inspect progress for code conformance.
• Conduct feasibility and cost analysis studies and manage contracts for small to mid-range projects.
• Exercise independent decision-making affecting multiple service areas and long-term programs.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Cost analysis

Construction knowledge

Reading plans

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field

Job description

Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Maintenance/Construction Proj Mngr I (NS)

$63,927 - $105,000/year

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Are you an organized, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys bringing people and projects together? The North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a Project Manager to serve as a liaison between the NCSHP operational teams and Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication and consultations with regional operations staff, conducting feasibility and cost analysis studies, project management and contract administration of small to mid-range projects.
• Coordinating project priorities and contracting out the design and construction of projects, reviewing and approving projects for construction, inspecting construction projects in progress to ensure code compliance and conformance to plans and specifications, troubleshooting and analysis of complex maintenance related problems, and participating in the selection of regional maintenance personnel.
• Exercises a high level of independent decision-making affecting many service areas, departments/units and long-term programs and projects.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient operations and adherence to policy and procedures as well as the coordination of resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Management Preferences

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of construction methodologies, of construction management, and engineering or architecture.
• Knowledge of materials, soils, foundations, construction techniques, and project management, the installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems.
• Knowledge of codes, laws and ordinances including the North Carolina State Construction Office Manual pertaining to the construction and renovation of buildings and facilities.
• Ability to review the design of consultants, and to read and interpret all related plans and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot building systems, estimate costs, to manage and inspect construction projects, and to technically direct others and to review and evaluate their work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass: Criminal Background Investigation, Drug Screening Test.

512 N. Salisbury Street

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

two (2) years of related experience in construction project management,

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Engineering is the State Highway Patrol’s (SHP) capital program manager, and manager of physical plant operations. This physical plant constitutes approximate 175,000 square feet of building space largely situated in Raleigh, NC (100,000 SF) and other sites distributed across the State that includes co-located space with the NCDOT or leased space of 50,000 SF. Portfolio also includes critical VIPER communications sites. A full range of architectural, engineering and construction services is rendered to SHP. The mission of these services is to ensure that the Department’s physical plant is designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in an optimal and safe manner, while satisfying the needs of the end users. Engineering manages the design, construction, renovation and repairs, maintenance programming, real and leased property, and budgetary planning and management for these various functions.

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

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