Senior Utilities CIP Manager (Water & Wastewater)

Durham County; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Durham County Government is seeking a Director to direct and manage capital improvement utility projects across wastewater, water, and reclaimed water systems.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree, 5+ years in municipal engineering, and NC PE licensure. Responsibilities include budgeting, CIP planning, and regulatory compliance, with leadership over cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in municipal engineering or utility projects.
• Licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages capital improvement utility projects across wastewater, water, and reclaimed water systems.
• Establishes delivery methods, goals, performance metrics, and plans.
• Oversees CIP budgets, funding sources, and financial forecasting.
• Reviews cost estimates, bid packages, and change orders for budgetary impact.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, permits, and utility standards.
• Mentors project managers, engineers, and staff; assigns workloads.

Skills

Wastewater systems

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Durham County Government is seeking a Director to direct and manage capital improvement utility projects across wastewater, water, and reclaimed water systems.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree, 5+ years in municipal engineering, and NC PE licensure. Responsibilities include budgeting, CIP planning, and regulatory compliance, with leadership over cross-functional teams.