Engineering Project Manager

Date Opened: Monday, September 22, 2025 12:00 AMClose Date: Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00 AMDepartment: Storm Water Services DepartmentSalary: $83,208.00 - $104,010.00 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

This position is part of the Storm Water Services Engineering and Design Division and is primarily responsible for providing project management skills and principles in conjunction with the planning, design and construction of storm drainage improvement and water quality enhancement projects. This position currently allows for a hybrid work schedule.

This position is involved in managing engineering consultants that perform planning, design and construction administration of projects including storm drainage improvement, stream restoration, pond improvement and stormwater control measures. This position will be responsible for managing multiple active projects of varying scope, complexity, and budget. Project budgets can range from $100,000 to over $5 million.

Offering Range: $93,609.00 - $104,009.99 Commensurate with Experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete technical review of consultant prepared planning reports, construction plans, cost estimates and contract specifications for technical competency, consistency and constructability issues.
• Manage/control project schedules, budgets and design requirements for flood control, stream restoration and water quality projects.
• Serve as lead coordinator for clients and citizens on all assigned projects.
• Provide customer service by serving as key divisional and team resource.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path in project initiation, planning, implementation and closeout utilizing project management software. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments, city officials, and the public.
• Working knowledge of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual, Charlotte-Mecklenburg BMP Design Manual, City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications and other local ordinances, requirements and/or manuals.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and to work collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word and Excel).
• Ability to interpret, analyze, prepare and explain complex technical reports, data, technical specifications and recommendations.
• A valid driver’s license, a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Rosgen training is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and three (3) years of progressive work experience in planning, design and construction of storm drainage systems.

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 or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

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BENEEFITS

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