Project Manager - Stormwater

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flex schedule and telework

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, NC is seeking a Project Manager - Stormwater to lead drainage capital improvement projects from planning through construction. You will guide design, permitting, and construction while coordinating with consultants, contractors, and city departments to ensure safe, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure.

You will oversee public outreach, review design and construction, and manage contracts and status reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar technical field of study) from an accredited university.
• 3 years of progressive work experience in public works project management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in drainage infrastructure planning, engineering design, and construction preferred.
• Class C Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, technical, and administrative guidance for various types of drainage capital improvement projects.
• Negotiate and administer contracts for design and construction services.
• Provide fiscal management of capital improvement projects including opinions of probable cost, value engineering, budget monitoring, change orders, and invoicing.
• Oversee and manage consultants and contractors regarding performance, contract duties, project status, and scheduling.
• Coordinate property acquisitions with the City’s Property Acquisitions Specialist and manage the public bid process.
• Represent the City of Wilmington in meetings with regulatory agencies and assist in updates to the Technical Standards and Specifications Manual.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar technical field of study) from an accredited university

Job description

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

One City. One Team. One Purpose.

Help shape the infrastructure that keeps Wilmington moving, growing, and thriving.

The City of Wilmington is looking for a motivated and experienced professional to join our Design and Construction Department's Project Management Division as a Project Manager - Stormwater. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects that directly impact the safety, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life of our community.

In this role, you’ll be at the center of some of Wilmington’s most important infrastructure investments. Working closely with a diverse team of professionals, you’ll guide stormwater capital improvement projects from planning and technical analysis through design, permitting, construction, and completion.

Projects may include drainage i improvements, open and closed drainage systems, green infrastructure, water quality improvements, easement acquisition, utility relocation, and street improvements. You’ll also manage consulting engineering and surveying contracts, support public outreach, conduct permit and design reviews, and provide construction administration and management.

Why This Position Matters

Stormwater infrastructure is essential to a safe, resilient, and livable city. Every drainage project is an opportunity to reduce flooding, protect public infrastructure and property, improve water quality, and strengthen Wilmington’s ability to respond to future growth and changing environmental conditions.

As a Project Manager, your work won’t stay on a drawing or in a project file—it will become visible, lasting improvements in neighborhoods throughout Wilmington. You’ll help solve complex infrastructure challenges, coordinate competing priorities, engage with the community, and turn public investments into projects that make a tangible difference in people’s daily lives.

This position also plays a critical role in bringing the City’s departments, consultants, contractors, and community partners together around a shared goal: creating a safer, more sustainable Wilmington for everyone.

Experience with stormwater management engineering is preferred.

Typical Tasks

• Provide engineering, technical, and administrative guidance for various types of drainage capital improvement projects.
• Negotiate and administer contracts for design and construction services.
• Provide fiscal management of capital improvement projects to include preparation of opinions of probable cost, development of alternatives for value engineering, monitoring budgets, negotiation of contract amendments and change orders, and invoicing.
• Oversee and manage consultants and contractors regarding performance, contract duties, project status, and scheduling.
• Incorporate design or construction changes into the work product to address unforeseen conditions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the planning, design, and construction of drainage capital improvement projects for administrative and technical input and feedback.
• Coordinate property acquisitions with the City's Property Acquisitions Specialist.
• Manage the public bid process.
• Manage public relations and resolve citizen concerns.
• Chair public information meetings, design coordination meetings, pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and progress meetings.
• Represent the City of Wilmington in meetings with regulatory agencies.
• Author technical specifications and develop or improve construction details.
• Assist in updates to the Technical Standards and Specifications Manual.
• Participate on various internal and external committees.
• Pursue continuous professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar technical field of study) from an accredited university.

Experience Requirements:

• 3 years of progressive work experience in public works project management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in drainage infrastructure planning, engineering design, and construction preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Class C Drivers License

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Working Conditions

This position generally requires work indoors/office setting as well as site visits during project design and construction.

Our Core Values

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What We Offer

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Free on-site city gym access
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement

• NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
• Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*)

• Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
• Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
• Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
• Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Credit Union membership
• Access to City Fitness Center

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to receive their first paycheck approximately 4 weeks after their start date.

**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.**