Strategic Capital Budget & CIP Leader

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

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking an experienced Capital Planning Administrator to join its Budget and Management Services team. The role leads development of the City’s annual capital budget and five-year CIP, advising leadership on long-term priorities and funding options to acquire, build, and maintain public assets.

The administrator coordinates with departments and stakeholders, guides CIP steering, and develops compelling presentations and talking points to support policy decisions, ensuring

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and writing skills to evaluate policy options and present clear recommendations.
• Experience with budgetary information, policy evaluation, and capital planning.
• Excellent customer service and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the preparation, monitoring, execution, and presentation of the City’s annual Capital Budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Develops and monitors capital project budgets across departments such as Parks, Transportation, and Utilities.
• Leads CIP Steering Committee and produces analyses to forecast needs and guide long-term investments.
• Works with departments to identify, analyze, and prioritize capital needs during the budget cycle.
• Independently identifies needs and performs analyses to support policy and budgeting options.
• Designs presentations and prepares talking points for senior leadership discussions on policy options.
• Assists in preparing agenda materials for City Council and supports special projects for the Budget Director.
• Leads junior staff in the Capital Improvement Process and Five-Year Capital Plan.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Raleigh is seeking an experienced Capital Planning Administrator to join its Budget and Management Services team. The role leads development of the City’s annual capital budget and five-year CIP, advising leadership on long-term priorities and funding options to acquire, build, and maintain public assets.

The administrator coordinates with departments and stakeholders, guides CIP steering, and develops compelling presentations and talking points to support policy decisions, ensuring