Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Function
This position manages and coordinates tasks or components within construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation projects for City infrastructure and facilities supporting overall project management.
Summary
Work involves: preparing and reviewing construction plans; coordinating with outside agencies for permits; notifying the public and answering questions regarding construction details and impact to customers; planning water and sewer routes; distributing construction assignments to contractors; and updates records after reviews of inspectors prior to sending results to geographic information system (GIS) team. This position handles an array of quick turnaround projects of short duration while also working on large project system needs to address capacity and reliability issue.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinates and manages specific tasks related to assigned component(s) at various stages of a project (programming, design, bids and contract awards, or construction); works closely with others on projects and related programs to ensure tasks fit into overall project; ensures timely and quality completion; and monitors progress.
• Oversees contracted third-party service providers to ensure timely and quality delivery of services; inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts; works to resolve problems; and monitors and ensures compliance.
• Conducts field inspections and tests.
• Prepares, receives, and reviews constructions and engineering plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to projects; requests consultants to provide modeling, testing, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations.
• Coordinates with surveyors to obtain field data required to complete construction documents. Works with raw survey data to create drawing files, surface models, etc.
• Provides administrative and technical support to project management teams and those in the field; complies and analyzes data needed to monitor project budgets and expenses; processes purchases, and work orders related to assignments.
• Analyzes water and sewer system capacity for proposed system connections as part of the capacity permitting process; applies for and maintains required permits; and coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies for permits.
• Performs engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and design of gravity sewer collection systems.
• Utilizes computer based hydraulic models for water and sewer system analysis.
• Assists with development of the Community Investment Program (CIP) and the development of individual CIP project descriptions and cost estimates.
• Monitors and analyzes wastewater flow.
• Assists project managers with public outreach; attends public meetings; solicits input and feedback; develops press releases and public materials.
• Communicates with internal and external customers; participates in related internal meetings; provides information to project management; reviews and resolves problems; and recommends improvements.
• Assists with data compilation and regulatory reporting functions; facilitates adherence to reporting requirements.
• Reviews and approves multiple document types, such as: easement maps, abandonment maps, and agreements; North Carolina Department of Transportation encroachment maps; and railroad and gas main encroachments.
• Reviews as-built information after inspection; forwards information to GIS.
• Attends meetings; meets general training requirements.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of project management principles including initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.
• Knowledge in related engineering and construction management including project design and planning.
• Skill in communications, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in applying conflict resolution techniques.
• Skill with AutoCAD Civil 3D for the purposes of utility design, including the creation of plan and profiles.
• Skill with Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Knowledge or Skill in GIS software, such as ArcGIS.
• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path in project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.
• Ability to develop technical reports.
• Ability to apply and direct change control principles to project planning and implementation.
• Ability to utilize computer based hydraulic models for water and sewer system analysis.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to use project scheduling software, etc.
Preferred Qualification
• Prefers certification (or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire) as an Engineering Intern.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited school.
• Three (3) years of related work experience in design or technical planning experience demonstrating responsibility for the coordination of tasks in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Prefers certification (or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire) as an Engineering Intern.
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.
As of October 1, 2021:
The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.
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 we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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