Date Opened: Monday, May 04, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Engineering

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

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• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineering Project Manager manages and coordinates tasks within larger construction, maintenance, and/or rehabilitation for airport HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection projects at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This position will perform the functions of a planning/design engineer and provide technical assistance to various projects in related disciplines.

Salary: 
The salary for this position is: $93,609.00 - ​$109,210.49, Commensurate with Experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Engineering Project Manager will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Infrastructure/Utilities Senior Design Manager to implement and review mechanical engineering standards, policies, and procedures appropriate for an airport environment.

• Provide interpretations of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection codes, standards, and regulations.

• Manage on-call contracted consultants to ensure timely and quality delivery of services:

  • Coordinate service providers to schedule work activities.

  • Monitor project status and inspect completed work to ensure compliance with contract documents (cost, schedule, and quality of work).

• Provide direct administrative and technical support for larger capital improvement program projects.

  • Compile and analyze data necessary to monitor project budgets and expenditures

  • Apply for and maintain required permits.

  • Perform inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and all regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical engineering input for estimating and bid proposal requirements.

• Assist with operations and controls of existing mechanical and plumbing systems as needed.

• Review HVAC systems and controls to ensure a high level of service for daily operations.

• Advise HVAC and BAS technicians on technical solutions and best practices.

• Coordinate and/or perform tasks related to the programming and planning phases of projects.

• Coordinate and/or perform tasks related to the process for bidding and contracting of services of various project components in conjunction with Airport contracts.

• Coordinate and/or perform tasks related to design and/or construction phases:

  • Attend regular project progress meetings.

  • Work with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions.

• Prepare and review construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications.

• Perform other mechanical engineering-related duties as required.

• There will not be any direct supervisory responsibilities outside of the management of third-party consultants and contractors.

General Information:

• Schedule subject to irregular hours, changes, and emergency calls back to work.

• Valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points, with the ability to obtain and maintain a city driving permit.

• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Level Degree - Engineering plus three years

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience with coursework in mechanical engineering.

• Senior experience in mechanical, plumbing, and/or fire protection planning, design, and construction.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• North Carolina Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Building design and construction principles and practices.

• Architectural and building infrastructure standards, including construction documents, building codes, technical specifications, and project closeout documents.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM) via Autodesk Revit.

• Design drafting and modeling via Autodesk AutoCAD.

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and Federal Aviation Regulations as they pertain to airfields and airport facilities.

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security regulations and requirements.

• Modern engineering methods and techniques as applied to the construction and maintenance of public works and utilities.  Prefer knowledge of Airport facilities and environment.

• Local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to Airport issues.

Skill in:

• Utilizing interpersonal communication as necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.

• Simultaneously managing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another.

• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.

• Providing excellent customer service.

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.

Ability to:

• Successfully perform project management tasks, including proactive management during project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.

• Manage multiple projects, of various sizes, simultaneously, in a fast-paced work environment.

• Perform difficult and complex engineering mathematical computations, to make estimates and compile moderately complex engineering data and statistics.

• Use personal computers for word processing and database management.

• Prepare and present clear and concise reports for a variety of audiences.

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, representing the airport in a positive manner.

• Supervise and inspect the work of contractors on engineering projects in the field or office, and to obtain adherence to plans and specifications.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

ADA and Other Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to traverse a wide variety of active construction sites that may include exposure to machinery, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolds, and ladders.  Works both inside and outside, with possible exposure to inclement weather.  May also include exposure to dust, slippery, uneven surfaces, noise, and vibrating tools.  Works alone as necessary. 

Physical Requirements:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking for extended periods of time

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks

• Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data entry, and tabulating data

• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain

• Comprehensive written information in work-related documents

• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech

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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

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.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

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

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.