Construction Project Manager I

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to add a Construction Project Manager I to the team! This position will oversee and manage various construction projects across all trades at any of our Park & Recreation facilities and properties including our greenways. The incumbent will work closely with external vendors and contractors as well as with internal staff throughout the department during the planning, design and construction phases of designated projects. Additionally, they will be responsible for coordinating various utilities (electrical, water, sewer, and other data points) for projects. The selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in ensuring that our facilities remain premier venues for visitors to live, work and recreate. The successful candidate will have extensive construction project management experience and be flexible to the demands of such a position. If you are looking to further your career and gain valuable experience, do not miss your chance to apply!

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• NC General Contractor’s License.
• At least 3 years of construction experience.
• Understanding of NC Commercial Building codes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, designers, and drafters to ensure satisfactory delivery of design plans and assigned projects.
• Manage small professional service and/or construction contracts; tracks design and construction costs.
• Ensure projects align with established and approved design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Track progress toward milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports for senior management.
• Enforce and applies local ordinances, design specifications, standards manual, etc. to private and public construction projects to ensure adequate infrastructure is constructed with minimal impact to the environment.
• Prepare and distributes requests for proposals for professional services; coordinates activities between customers, contractors, and consultants on small projects to ensure completion.
• Conduct needs assessments; prepare cost estimates for project budgets; gather and compile information for contractors and analyze and resolves service requests.
• Write project specifications and administers project-related contracts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of related project management experience or training

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, one of the Natural Sciences, or a related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; Depending on area of assignment, may require Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer In Training (EIT)

Computer Skills: Proficient in applicable computer programs and devices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility.
• Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations.
• Recordkeeping principles and practices.
• Databases.
• Filing systems.
• Customer service principles.

Skills:

• Completing paperwork and documentation.
• Reviewing plans and/or specifications.
• Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations.
• Providing customer service.
• Maintaining records and filing systems.

Abilities:

• Driving for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
• Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works outdoors exposed to varying weather conditions

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.