Engineering Project Manager - Design and Construction

Date Opened: Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Sunday, July 05, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Water Department

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

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SUMMARY

This position manages and executes all phases of large water planning projects for the Charlotte Water from inception to completion (programming, planning, design, proposals, and contract awards, and implementation). This position serves as a mentor to other section personnel and functions as a technical expert related to specialty, both internally and externally.

The salary for this position is $93,609 thru $104,009.99 commensurate with experience.

JOB SUMMARY

This position manages and executes all phases of large water planning projects for the Charlotte Water from inception to completion (programming, planning, design, proposals, and contract awards, and implementation).  This position serves as a mentor to other section personnel and functions as a technical expert related to specialty, both internally and externally.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:        

• Performs analyses using the Charlotte Water Distribution Hydraulic Model to evaluate projects and changes in the distribution system operation.

• Completes or prepares technical memos, regulatory reports and water system surveys as assigned.

• Completes routine system evaluations for the water distribution system including fire flow, c-factor, valve operation, shut-down testing and water system pressure monitoring. These evaluations may include preliminary research, field visits, mapping, and design of approach.

• Facilitates coordination between Charlotte Water Staff in other Divisions in activities relevant to assigned tasks. May also facilitate community partner coordination for projects and studies.

• Serves as one of the primary points of contact for local fire departments regarding water distribution system needs, coordination, and project-related inquiries.

• Participates in assigned Charlotte Water Committees and Task Groups.

• Manages and reports on Water Distribution system studies through task orders and on-call contracts.

• Responsible for Project Management activities such as procurement and selection of consultants and completion of project administrative duties associated with tasks assigned to an external consultant.

• Completes technical review of consultant prepared planning reports, technical memorandums, cost estimates, schedules and contract specifications for technical competency, compliance with Charlotte Water and regulatory standards, consistency, and delivery issues.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a directly related field from an accredited school.

• Five (5) years of related work experience with emphasis on water distribution/sewer collection systems design and construction and/or an emphasis on commercial/industrial building design and construction.

Preferred Requirements

• Preferred certification as an Engineering Intern (or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire).

• Preferred licensure as a Professional Engineer (or equivalent credentials in field of specialty).

• Preferred Knowledge of software applications often needed to support engineering planning and system evaluation including GIS tools, planning applications and pressurized distribution hydraulic modelling software.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires a valid driver’s license.