Senior Capital Projects Manager

Guilford County; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County Government is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead facilities design and construction initiatives from inception to completion. You will supervise project managers, coordinate with architects and engineers, and drive capital improvement programs while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, and delivering projects on schedule, with stakeholder collaboration and rigorous oversight.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or a 2-year degree with extensive experience.
• Minimum qualifying experience includes progressive responsibility in engineering or construction management.
• Preferred licenses and certifications may include PE, GC license, and PMP.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily operations of facilities projects from inception to completion.
• Supervise project managers and assistant project managers to achieve department goals.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for capital improvement projects.
• Review budgets, reports, and project goals; prepare capital budgets and long-term plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Budget & schedule management

Staff supervision

Construction management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management

2-year degree + 10 years experience in engineering/architecture/construction management

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

General Contractor’s License (preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

CAD/Architectural tools

Job description

GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Quality Government

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position serves as a senior project manager and/or program authority of the Department. The employee performs administrative duties such as planning, organizing, and managing the daily operations, ensuring quality assurance, managing assigned staff supporting design and construction projects (e.g., construction management, real estate, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering) for facilities initiatives from inception to completion. The employee supervises a staff of project managers and assistant project managers to accomplish the goals of the department. Work is performed under the direction of the Facilities Director.

GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position serves as a senior project manager and/or program authority of the Department. The employee performs administrative duties such as planning, organizing, and managing the daily operations, ensuring quality assurance, managing assigned staff supporting design and construction projects (e.g., construction management, real estate, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering) for facilities initiatives from inception to completion. The employee supervises a staff of project managers and assistant project managers to accomplish the goals of the department. Work is performed under the direction of the Facilities Director.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
This employee plans, formulates, and implements short- and long-term goals for capital improvement projects and provides architectural/engineering consulting services, providing technical expertise in the evaluation of problems and development of alternatives for construction projects. The employee plans, organizes, and coordinates projects; develops scope, schedule and budget for projects; reviews reports, budgets and project goals. The employee prepares, reviews, analyzes, and presents capital budgets, including long term capital expenditures and capital improvement plans. As supervisor for less senior project managers, the employee establishes and implements operating policies and procedures. Supervision and progress are checked through review of reports and project evaluation.
Examples of Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participates in project management activities affiliated with design, construction, testing, start-up, and operation of facilities, systems, and/or equipment.
• Manages architects, engineers, contractors, construction representatives, and others involved in design and construction of county facilities.
• Works with stakeholders to develop project scope and schedule.
• Participates in the analysis, design, and development of engineering systems and equipment that support construction projects. Conducts feasibility studies, cost estimates, and resolution of technical problems associated with the projects.
• Prepares and develops justification for engineering proposals, including identification of alternatives for facilities, systems and equipment for review of management.
• Provides technical expertise in the evaluation of problems and the development of alternatives for construction projects.
• Performs construction administration and construction management of projects. Resolves conflicts between design drawings and construction conditions.
• Reviews submittals and equipment selections.
• Manages project close-out to collect warranties, as-built drawings, O&M manuals and resolve all issues related with facility start-up and turnover.
• Communicates frequently with stakeholders and management staff on project status, budget status and quality concerns.
• Develops and manages requests for proposal, including development of drawings and specifications, and upon receipt, participates in the evaluation of bids for technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Attends preconstruction and final acceptance meetings, conducts on-site inspections during the various project phases, and reports on noncompliance with contract requirements.
• Reviews and approves pay applications and invoices.
• Supervises, directs and mentors staff in completion of smaller scale.
• Performs staff reviews, makes recommendations for staff development, manages timekeeping responsibilities of staff.
• Ensures contractors comply with Guilford County safety policies.
• Performs related work as required.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General knowledge of the construction industry as it relates to the planning processes for design and construction of new facilities and repair/alteration projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of architecture, engineering, and building construction sufficient to review, inspect, repair, and alter work of new construction and repair/alteration of facilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of facility contracting procedures, cost estimating, job site safety, project scheduling, and quality control procedures for facilities.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and prepare design and construction documents and technical reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate moderately complex programmatic information orally and in writing or architectural/engineering considerations internal or external to the organization.
• Ability to work with, interpret and apply Local, State and Federal regulations and codes (e.g., OSHA, building), governing the area of work.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with department heads, agency heads, contractors, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to coach and mentor assistant project managers and develop their skills to lead larger projects.
• Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations.
• Ability to hire, train and retain talent, and to effectively supervise and lead staff in the completion of County projects.

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, or construction management and six years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience (architectural, civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering) OR a two year degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management and ten years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience (architectural, civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineers license in mechanical, electrical, civil or structural engineering.
• General Contractor’s License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions and Physical Demands of Work
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Operates standard office equipment to include a personal computer, calculator, copy machine, and telephone. The employee will drive a county vehicle to county facilities and construction sites throughout the county. Frequent review of construction projects is required, which involves walking and working outside in variable weather conditions.

Driving Is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver’s license and that the driving record is compatible with the county’s driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County’s vehicle use policy.

Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class; its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty‑eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336‑641‑3324.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work‑related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax‑free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.

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