Strategic CIP & Capital Budget Lead

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

Job summary

City of Wilmington, NC seeks a CIP Manager to oversee the annual Capital Budget and the five-year CIP, analyze trends, and advise departments on budget planning and resource allocation. The role may supervise staff and supports citywide financial reporting and community engagement.

The position emphasizes transparency, equitable investment, and collaboration with City Council and departments to prioritize capital needs and funding strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed; 3–5 years in financial, budgeting, public sector, accounting, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the annual Capital Budget and five-year CIP.
• Analyze financial trends and evaluate funding options.
• Advise departments on budget planning and resource allocation.
• Coordinate citywide and cross‑departmental projects and initiatives.
• Provide training on budget processes and promote community engagement in budgeting.

Skills

Budget planning

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Accounting/ Finance/ Public Policy

Tools

Budgeting software

Excel

Financial analysis tools

Job description

City of Wilmington, NC seeks a CIP Manager to oversee the annual Capital Budget and the five-year CIP, analyze trends, and advise departments on budget planning and resource allocation. The role may supervise staff and supports citywide financial reporting and community engagement.

The position emphasizes transparency, equitable investment, and collaboration with City Council and departments to prioritize capital needs and funding strategies.