Senior Project Manager

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital improvement projects, managing scope, budget, and schedule across repairs, renovations and new construction. This role oversees the full design and construction process from planning to closeout, with emphasis on cost control, policy adherence, and effective coordination of resources.

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Construction Management or related Engineering field and at least three years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field.
• Three years of related experience in construction project management.
• Equivalent education/experience may qualify.
• Professional engineer registration may be required.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and manage scopes, costs, schedules, and contracts for capital projects.
• Oversee repairs, renovations and new construction projects.
• Lead full design and construction process from planning to closeout with cost control.
• Exercise independent decision-making across services and long-term programs.
• Coordinate resources and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

construction management

cost estimating

design review

reading plans & specs

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities/Construction Management or related Engineering field

Job description

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Proj Mngr II (NS)

Position Number

60087008

Grade

NC20

About Us

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.

Description of Work

Are you an accomplished project leader who thrives on turning complex initiatives into successful outcomes? The North Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and managing scopes, costs, schedules, and contracts for capital improvement projects.
• Manage and monitor a wide spectrum of work to include repairs, renovation, and new construction projects.
• Manage a full design and construction process from implementation to close out with strong emphasis on maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule including cost estimating and Fiscal management of projects.
• Exercise 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.
• Position does not directly supervise employees, but while managing projects requires considerable knowledge of supervisory practices and skills of other professionals, including communication skills, delegation, managing expectations, dealing effectively with difficult employees and customers.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $70,478-$115,000 Annually

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of construction methodologies, of construction management, and engineering or architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of materials, soils, foundations, construction techniques, and project management, the installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems.
• Advanced 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 perform the appropriate design and/or 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

Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday:8:00am-5:00pm

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

This position is located at:

512 N. Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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

AND

three (3) 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