Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: City of Wilmington, NC
Location: Greensboro, NC 27498
Description:
Location : 929 N. Front Street, NC
Job Type: Full Time-Regular
Job Number: 24-00309
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings: Driving History Check
Education Verification
Drug Screen
Hiring Salary: $69,350 - $90,155
Full Salary Range: $69,350 - $110,960
Working Hours: M-F 8am-5pm at office/project sites. Some meetings outside working hours. This position is considered essential personnel for damage assessment following a major storm/hurricane.
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Description
This position provides professional - level support and technical evaluations on capital improvement projects by overseeing, coordinating and performing planning, technical analysis and design, permitting, public relations and construction management of capital improvement projects. Typical projects include road way improvement, streetscapes, Riverwalk improvements and expansions, multi-use trails, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, drainage improvements, parks and buildings.
The Engineering Department includes members who provide design, project engineering, plan review, survey, traffic management, construction inspection, right-of-way acquisition, and permitting services. Engineering is involved in many of the City's public infrastructure improvements, plus private development and public right-of-way issues. The mission of the department is to promote public safety, sustainability, and a livable community. !
Compensation & BenefitsThe hiring range for this position is $TO BE DETERMINED annually and is dependent on the selected candidates' qualifications and experience. The maximum of the salary range for this position is $108,784.00. A comprehensive benefits package includes participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System and an automatic 4.5% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.
About the Wilmington CommunityWilmington is the eighth largest city in North Carolina, and located in New Hanover County. Wilmington is a coastal town and port city situated in southeastern North Carolina and is considered approximately the midpoint of the eastern seaboard of the United States. The city is bordered by the Cape Fear River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. While having a diverse population of over 126,000, the City is an active business, service and industrial center for the surrounding five-county area with a population of more than 520,606 people area-wide.
Forbes magazine's 17th annual ranking of Best Places for Business and Careers ranked Wilmington 35th out of the 200 largest metropolitan areas in the US. Wilmington earned the title of "Best American Riverfront" in USA TODAY's "10 Best" contest for the Nation's Best Riverwalk in 2014. Serving as economic drivers, prestigious companies, such as GE, Corning, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, PMG, nCino, Live Oak and Alcami, among others, are drawn to Wilmington due to its educated workforce and favorable tax and regulatory policies. Higher education institutions in the City are represented by the University of North Carolina - Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. The film industry has also played a large role in the local economy with productions such as Iron Man 3, Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill.
With a beautiful riverfront, nearby beaches and a two-hour drive to the State Capital of Raleigh, Wilmington's location offers plenty of professional, educational and recreational opportunities!
Typical Tasks
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Note: This position will require a driving history screen and education verification for the selected candidate. Selected candidate must also complete a post-offer drug screen.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position generally requires work indoors/office setting as well as site visits during project design and construction.
Our Core Values:
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.
What we offer:
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:
Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.
Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.
Retirement:
- NC Local Government Retirement System -All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
- Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to either the 401(k) or 457 plans regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.
Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):
- Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
- Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
- Holidays - 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
*Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Miscellaneous:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Cancer & Critical Illness
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership
Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at for more information.**
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
Which best describes your highest level of education?
03
How many years of construction management and/or project management experience do you have?
04
Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
05
Do you have any municipal (city/county) experience in project management? Note: this experience must be detailed under the work history section of the application.
06
Please indicate the type(s) of governmental work experience that you have (responses should be supported by experience detailed on the application).
07
Do you have an Engineering Intern License or Professional Engineer license? Please note, this is not a requirement of the position.
08
Do you have any experience in the management of federal funded and/or NCDOT projects? Note: This experience must be detailed under the work history section of the application.
09
Do you have a valid Drivers License?
Required Question
Job Type: Full Time-Regular
Job Number: 24-00309
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings: Driving History Check
Education Verification
Drug Screen
Hiring Salary: $69,350 - $90,155
Full Salary Range: $69,350 - $110,960
Working Hours: M-F 8am-5pm at office/project sites. Some meetings outside working hours. This position is considered essential personnel for damage assessment following a major storm/hurricane.
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Description
This position provides professional - level support and technical evaluations on capital improvement projects by overseeing, coordinating and performing planning, technical analysis and design, permitting, public relations and construction management of capital improvement projects. Typical projects include road way improvement, streetscapes, Riverwalk improvements and expansions, multi-use trails, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, drainage improvements, parks and buildings.
The Engineering Department includes members who provide design, project engineering, plan review, survey, traffic management, construction inspection, right-of-way acquisition, and permitting services. Engineering is involved in many of the City's public infrastructure improvements, plus private development and public right-of-way issues. The mission of the department is to promote public safety, sustainability, and a livable community. !
Compensation & BenefitsThe hiring range for this position is $TO BE DETERMINED annually and is dependent on the selected candidates' qualifications and experience. The maximum of the salary range for this position is $108,784.00. A comprehensive benefits package includes participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System and an automatic 4.5% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.
About the Wilmington CommunityWilmington is the eighth largest city in North Carolina, and located in New Hanover County. Wilmington is a coastal town and port city situated in southeastern North Carolina and is considered approximately the midpoint of the eastern seaboard of the United States. The city is bordered by the Cape Fear River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. While having a diverse population of over 126,000, the City is an active business, service and industrial center for the surrounding five-county area with a population of more than 520,606 people area-wide.
Forbes magazine's 17th annual ranking of Best Places for Business and Careers ranked Wilmington 35th out of the 200 largest metropolitan areas in the US. Wilmington earned the title of "Best American Riverfront" in USA TODAY's "10 Best" contest for the Nation's Best Riverwalk in 2014. Serving as economic drivers, prestigious companies, such as GE, Corning, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, PMG, nCino, Live Oak and Alcami, among others, are drawn to Wilmington due to its educated workforce and favorable tax and regulatory policies. Higher education institutions in the City are represented by the University of North Carolina - Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. The film industry has also played a large role in the local economy with productions such as Iron Man 3, Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill.
With a beautiful riverfront, nearby beaches and a two-hour drive to the State Capital of Raleigh, Wilmington's location offers plenty of professional, educational and recreational opportunities!
Typical Tasks
- Providing engineering, technical and administrative guidance for various types of capital improvement projects.
- Negotiating and administering contracts for design and construction services.
- Providing fiscal management of capital improvement projects to include preparation of opinions of probable cost, development of alternatives for value engineering; monitoring budgets, negotiation of contract amendments and change orders, and invoicing.
- Overseeing and managing consultants and contractors regarding performance, contract duties, project status, and scheduling.
- Incorporating design or construction changes into the work product to address unforeseen conditions.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders throughout the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects for administrative and technical input and feedback.
- Coordinate property acquisitions with the City's Property Acquisitions Specialist.
- Managing public relations and resolving citizen concerns.
- Chairing public information meetings, design coordination meetings, pre-bid meetings, pre- construction meetings, and progress meetings.
- Representing the City of Wilmington in meetings with regulatory agencies.
- Authoring technical specifications and developing or improving construction details.
- Assisting in updates to the Technical Standards and Specifications Manual.
- Participation on an as-needed basis in the City's Technical Review Committee for review of private development plans.
- Preparing and presenting City Council agenda items.
- Participating on various internal and external committees; Pursuing continuous professional development.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline and three years of relevant experience.
- Class C Drivers License
Note: This position will require a driving history screen and education verification for the selected candidate. Selected candidate must also complete a post-offer drug screen.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position generally requires work indoors/office setting as well as site visits during project design and construction.
Our Core Values:
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.
What we offer:
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
- Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
- Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
- Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
- 6-weeks paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
- Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
- Tuition assistance benefits
Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.
Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.
Retirement:
- NC Local Government Retirement System -All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
- Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to either the 401(k) or 457 plans regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.
Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):
- Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
- Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
- Holidays - 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
*Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Miscellaneous:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Cancer & Critical Illness
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership
Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at for more information.**
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
02
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None - N/A
03
How many years of construction management and/or project management experience do you have?
- I have no experience
- less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
04
Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
05
Do you have any municipal (city/county) experience in project management? Note: this experience must be detailed under the work history section of the application.
- Yes
- No
06
Please indicate the type(s) of governmental work experience that you have (responses should be supported by experience detailed on the application).
- Local / Municipal Government (City or County)
- Public School / University
- State Government
- Federal Government
- Other (contract worker for government agency)
- I have no experience working for a government agency
07
Do you have an Engineering Intern License or Professional Engineer license? Please note, this is not a requirement of the position.
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have any experience in the management of federal funded and/or NCDOT projects? Note: This experience must be detailed under the work history section of the application.
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have a valid Drivers License?
- Yes
- No
Required Question