Engineering Project Manager Senior

Date Opened: Friday, April 10, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Water Department

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

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

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

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• 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, testing, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis ensuring that specifications and standards are met; and recommends improvements, modifications, strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

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

• Five (5) years of related work experience in engineering or construction management preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers licensure as an Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer PE (or equivalent credentials in the field of specialty);  (or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire) depending on assignment.

• Prefers knowledge in water and wastewater collections, distribution, and treatment process design.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles such as project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.

• Skill in communication, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to apply fundamental project management principles.

• Ability to apply direct change control principles to project management and implementation.

• Ability to lead a project management team.

• Ability to supervise staff.

• Ability to produce technical reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, manual dexterity, grasping, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, lifting, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/ observations/equipment, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

Work is performed in a work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

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 obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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