Engineering Project Manager; Construction & Utilities

Position: Engineering Project Manager (Construction & Utilities)
Date Opened:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 AM

Department:
Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $83,208.00 - $ Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

This position, based in Storm Water Services Construction & Utilities Division is primarily responsible for performing constructability reviews of project plans and specifications, quantity takeoffs and line-item pricing analysis. This position will focus on minor storm drainage improvement projects with estimated project cost generally $500k or less.

The salary range for this position is $93,609.00 - $. Commensurate with Experience

Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Performs comprehensive reviews of engineering plans, and specifications to identify potential constructability issues and provides recommendations on practical solutions to ensure project feasibility.

* Performs take offs to verify line-item quantities and reviews to ensure they are accurate and relevant to the project and consistent with contract document specifications.

* Reviews and provide input on cost estimates to ensure that line-item costs are relevant and accurate to ensure storm drainage improvement projects are consistent with budget expectations.

* Serves as a subject matter expert for standards and specifications as they relate to constructability of storm drainage improvement projects.

* Coordinate with project managers and designers/engineers to resolve discrepancies, omissions, or errors in construction documents.

* Provides input during the development and updating of stormwater specifications, policies and procedures.

* Attends public meetings and presentations to serve as an expert resource for construction on behalf of Storm Water.

* Serves as a resource for the construction and utilities division during real estate and utility coordination phases to ensure constructability concerns are considered.

* Attend pre-construction meetings/conferences as needed to support project implementation.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Technical competence in the areas of construction and constructability, engineering, and stormwater principles.

* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and contracts

* Proficient in applying local and state standards with constructability principles and methods.

* Ability to plan, prioritize and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development.

* Requires ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences.

* Ability to make effective decisions by systematically evaluating options (Critical Thinking).

* Proficiency in Adobe, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Licensure as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina

* Experience in construction of municipal storm drainage and water quality projects

* Experience in construction estimating

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and three (3) years of relevant work experience in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check…