Engineering Project Manager Senior

Date Opened: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Water Department

Salary: $87,368.00 - $109,210.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• 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 manages and executes all phases of the City's large water and wastewater capital projects from inception to completion (programming, planning, design, bids and contract awards, and construction). Work often involves projects with high visibility where public relations and public perception are critical. This position serves as mentor and supervisor to project managers or other section personnel and functions as a technical expert related to specialty, both internally and externally.

The salary for this position is $98,289.00 - $109,209.99 Commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:    

• Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work, monitors work status, and inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions relative to hiring, firing, discipline, and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and aids with career development.

• Provides expert technical advice and information in specialty to consultants, contractors, engineers, City officials, and the public regarding procedures, regulations, and standards; contributes to the formation of related City policies.

• Assists with planning, implementation, and administration of division and program objectives; identifies, analyzes, and prioritizes projects for maximum impact and return on investments.

• Serves as project liaison to the public, property owners, media, other government agencies, other employees, and City officials regarding assigned projects; solicits input and feedback; coordinates public relations and education activities; makes presentations to City Council and civic groups; develops press release and public information materials; answers questions from property owners and the general public; and participates in legal activities related to the assigned project.

• Represents the project internally for all City concerns; reviews/resolves problems; provides direction; facilitates project meetings; and prepares executive summaries.

• Manages the administrative aspects of the project; negotiates and administers budget and related expenses; updates project schedules; reviews project progress; approves invoices, work orders, and purchases; ensures compliance; approves and maintains documentation; acquires required permits; completes closeout documents; and ensures quality control.

• Conducts preliminary research, mapping, and initial field visit; coordinates locales; surveys; and creates design.

• Meets with developers about water and sewer inquiries.

• Conducts final field inspections and completes punch lists.

• Inspects construction sites on a regular basis; reads daily construction reports.

• Supervises and provides input or direction for contractors, consultants, and work crews; inspects work; monitors progress, costs, regulatory compliance, and quality control.

• Coordinates and participates in the programming phase of the project (planning and preliminary design); identifies user needs, requirements, and resources; develops cost projections, budget, and specifications; and facilitates final approval of the project.

• Coordinates project-related bid process and contract awards.

• Manages projects during design and construction phases; assists with field decisions; approves change orders and schedule changes; and inspects quality of work and materials.

• Prepares, coordinates, and/or reviews construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications related to projects; performs or requests modeling, te