Senior Project Manager

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh's Engineering Services Department, Construction Management – Public Safety & Special Projects Division, seeks a Senior Project Manager to guide projects from planning through post-construction warranty. You will coordinate across City leadership, departments, and the public to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of high‑profile facilities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong budget and logistics skills, and a proven ability to communicate clearly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management or related work.
• Equivalent combination of training/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assists internal customers with determination of project needs including facility size and parcel requirements, operational considerations, and stakeholder relationships.
• Provides project management and coordination of stakeholders and resources, including services, scoping, design oversight, schedule monitoring, and funding.
• Oversees project design and ensures adherence to policies, codes, specifications and standards.
• Performs construction administration during active construction and oversees post-construction warranty period.
• Serves as a technical resource and liaison for engineers, contractors, developers, and public stakeholders; delivers presentations and prepares communications.

Skills

Budget management

Logistics coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Equivalent combination of training/experience

Job description

This is an exciting, advanced project management opportunity within the Construction Management – Public Safety & Special Projects Division of the City’s Engineering Services Department. This position will work closely with various departments in the delivery of public safety and other special projects, positively impacting the quality of life for the Citizens of Raleigh. This Senior Project Manager will be engaged with projects throughout their life cycle; from planning through design development, construction administration, and the post-construction warranty period. Senior Project Managers are assigned projects with greater difficulty and/or larger budgets. This role will serve as a subject matter expert, communicating with various project stakeholders, including City leadership and the public. This position will be integral to the successful delivery of projects approved in the Capital Improvement Program section of the City’s budget.

About You

The ideal candidate is an organized and effective project manager, skilled in budget management, logistics coordination, and proactive problem solving. The successful candidate works independently and understands project plans, specifications, and requirements, as well as applicable laws. The ability to research complex technical issues and to resolve conflicts with minimal delays is key to the candidate’s success. A positive attitude and collaborative spirit are essential. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, with experience in facilitating group discussion and building consensus among stakeholders.

About Us

The Construction Management – Public Safety & Special Projects Division of the City’s Engineering Services Department is responsible for overseeing design and construction of new public safety facilities and other special projects.

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.

• Assists internal customers with determination of project needs including facility size and parcel requirements, operational and functional considerations, and identification of relationships with other stakeholders and user groups
• Provides project management and coordination of stakeholders and resources which may include acquisition of professional services, project scoping, contract negotiation, design oversight, schedule monitoring, budget development and funding administration
• Oversees project design, including monitoring the adherence of projects and processes with policies, procedures, applicable codes, specifications, regulations and standards
• Performs construction administration during active construction and oversee post-construction warranty period. Construction duties include bid and contract administration, construction oversight, coordination of permitting, document reviews, facilitation of progress meetings, and project close out
• Serves as a technical resource and liaison for engineers and contractors, consultants, developers, community groups, commissions, agencies, City departments, private entities and other stakeholders. This may include delivering presentations, performing public outreach, and preparing project‑related documentation and communications materials

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in architecture, 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 North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE), Architect, or Landscape Architect License in North Carolina
• Significant experience in building, or project management on public projects

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering and/or architectural design.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations related to facilities, greenways, and/or roadways.
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work.
• Principles and applications of strategic planning, critical thinking and analysis.
• Practicing and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.

Skill In

• Leading others in order to meet objectives.
• Providing project management, organization, and logistics coordination.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and assessing engineering projects and functional operations.
• Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
• Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.
• Managing project finances.
• Providing customer service and consultation, serving as a project liaison and subject matter expert.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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, outdoor environment, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic) or construction site.

Working Conditions: Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate or be exposed to extreme heat (above 100 degrees).

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.