Engineering Project Manager (Major Program)

Date Opened: Monday, September 22, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $83,208.00 - $104,010.00 Commensurate with Experience

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

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. It currently allows for a hybrid work schedule.

This position manages engineering consultants who perform project planning, design, and construction administration. It is responsible for managing multiple active projects of varying scope, complexity, and budget. Project budgets can range from $100,000 to over $5 million.

$91,326.00 - $101,472.00 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 storm drainage improvement 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, City of Charlotte Lad 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.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.

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 ob