Mechanical/Construction Manager I

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60056600

Grade

NC20

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The Mechanical Construction Manager provides technical oversight and operational coordination for complex mechanical construction activities across multi‑million‑dollar projects within DECM‑Construction. The role manages construction workflows using Critical Path Method scheduling, oversees project execution and compliance milestones, and ensures effective planning, manpower utilization, and resource allocation. This position operates within a multi‑trade construction environment and supports field teams through technical guidance, administrative supervision, and coordination of procurement, inspections, and project documentation.

Key Duties Include:

-Managing construction activities and schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) tools to support timely project execution.
-Coordinating and monitoring on‑site project progress, including participation in schedule compliance meetings and forecasting future completion dates.
-Providing mechanical trade expertise and guidance to support construction planning, field operations, and technical decision‑making.
-Supervising full‑time, contract, and offender labor resources and ensuring effective deployment and training.
-Overseeing procurement of equipment and materials in coordination with project and administrative teams.
-Conducting project inspections, monitoring construction quality, and ensuring adherence to project requirements.
-Managing project documentation, reporting, and administrative processes to support construction delivery.
-Supporting collaboration across project stakeholders to maintain efficient coordination throughout all project phases.

Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $70,478.00-123,336.00

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date

Work Location and Schedule

This position has a duty station at the DECM Office Complex off Yonkers Road in Raleigh, NC. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.  The normal work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm and may require some weekend work and overnight travel to meet the demands of the organization.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of repair, maintenance and construction techniques and of the tools, methods, practices, materials and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
• Working knowledge of building codes, environmental rules and all other rules and regulations governing repair, maintenance and construction of facilities.
• Ability to direct journey level work in a variety of trades, to read schematics and blueprints, to sketch or review technical drawings, to estimate repair and construction projects, and to perform paraprofessional engineering projects.
• Ability to train, direct and supervise subordinates and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person as indicated below.

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 four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction or facility maintenance including three (3) years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance and/or repair of buildings and facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OR

Associate’s degree in construction management, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years progressive experience in construction or facility maintenance including three (3) years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance and/or repair of buildings and facilities.

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lisa Warren Byrd

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov