Project Manager - CAP60035318

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Capital Projects

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Proj Mngr I (NS)

Position Number

60035318

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

DNCR Capital Projects is looking for a detail-oriented Project Manager to join our team! This position manages the design and construction process for capital improvement and renovation projects of moderate to large complexity, scope, and size; represents the interests of the end user throughout the planning, design and construction processes, with emphasis on customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts bid openings, bid evaluation, and recommends award of construction projects.
• Manages project budgets, approves payments to contractors and designers as well as reviews, negotiates, and approves change orders during construction as appropriate.
• Coordinates internal engineering review of schematic designs and construction drawings provided by outside
• Consultants for conformance with operational needs and local, state and federal codes and professional standards.
• Represents the Department’s interests at construction progress meetings, conferences, and inspections.
• Conducts final inspections along with designers, recommends acceptance for occupancy.
• Conducts post-occupancy evaluations and resolves issues through warranty considerations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $61,545-$85,696

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with engineering design.

• Demonstrated experience with construction administration.

• Demonstrated experience with capital project management.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8-5, with flexibility 40 hours a week.

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $5000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

*Payout contingent on funding availability*

This position is located at:

109 East Jones Street,

Raleigh, NC 27601

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution

and

Two (2) years of related experience in construction project management,

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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