Strategic Capital Projects Manager

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) from planning through occupancy and warranty periods. The role requires independent work, collaboration with engineers, contractors, and county staff, and may include after-hours meetings.

The incumbent will manage bid documents, design reviews, consultant selection, and budget amendments while ensuring compliance with plans and specifications and strong customer coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, Regional Planning or related field.
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in construction, architecture, engineering, construction management or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with an acceptable three-year driving history.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) and other construction or renovation projects; prepares bid packages/documents; develops construction contracts, specifications and bid forms; prepares scope of work statements for design engineers and inspecting engineers.
• Evaluates and monitors the selection process for design consultants and contractors; reviews bids and recommendations for contract awards; prepares Agenda Action Forms for BOCC approval; attends meetings to obtain approval of budget amendments.
• Acts as liaison between County departments, developers, contractors and the public relating to engineering and construction projects; determines nature and extent of work; coordinates petition process involving property owners as part of project approval.
• Provides in-house design including the review of drawings, material sources and specifications during construction; supervises or prepares drawings of plans and details.
• Monitors field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; coordinates or attends various project meetings as a Durham County representative.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, Regional Planning or related field

Three (3) years of experience in construction, architecture, engineering, construction management or related field

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Job description

Durham County Government is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) from planning through occupancy and warranty periods. The role requires independent work, collaboration with engineers, contractors, and county staff, and may include after-hours meetings.

The incumbent will manage bid documents, design reviews, consultant selection, and budget amendments while ensuring compliance with plans and specifications and strong customer coordination.