Engineering Project Manager II

Salary : $100,493.58 - $116,000.00 Annually

Location : Charleston, SC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202101477

Department: Stormwater Management

Division: SW Project/ Floodplain Mgmt

Opening Date: 07/18/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Summary

We are looking for an Engineering Project Manager II to join the City of Charleston's Stormwater Management Department! In this role, you will be responsible for managing the design and construction of major capital and engineering projects, including stormwater improvements, site design, roadway and other right-of-way improvements.

Examples of Duties

• Oversees capital projects from land acquisition through completion of construction and development of life-cycle guidelines.
• Leads implementation of projects after planning, including any or all of the following: preparation of total project budget; initiating review process (CPR, DRC, TRC, BAR, etc.); selection of design professionals; direction of design process through schematic design, design development and construction documents; bidding, negotiation and award of contract.
• Manages the construction process of capital projects after implementation, including: mobilization coordination, utility coordination, contract administration throughout construction process, including approval of pay applications, issuing of change orders and/or directives, etc.; ensuring compliance with contract documents through final completion and close-out; and monitoring project through warranty period.
• Makes decisions related to rights-of-way in plan review process of the Technical Review Committee (TRC). Works on master plans, corridor plans, and special planning/development projects with other City departments and/or the public.
• Assists with long-term maintenance issues related to projects managed. Represents the Department Director or Deputy Department Director at meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering of a related field and 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Professional Engineering License from any state.
  • If hired with an out of state license, you must obtain a SC license within 6 months of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of storm water management and hydraulics for drainage design, hydrology, site design, and paving.
• Familiarity with CAD and other civil/site design software packages.

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit

Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.