Transit Corridor Assistant Project Manager #2311-284800-01

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The Deputy Project Manager will assist the Senior Project Manager with the administration of the transit corridor projects, including the oversight of consultant teams and staff working on planning, design and construction.  This work involves the performance of professional technical skills related to the planning, design and development of the project, as well as interpersonal skills necessary to build relationships and consensus with various stakeholders and third parties.

• Manages assigned project(s).
• Communicates issues which effect the project scope and schedule to the Senior Project Manager and leadership immediately.
• Directs the work of consultants and project staff on assigned project(s).
• Monitors performance of work to ensure compliance with contract specifications, City of Charlotte policies and initiatives as well as third party requirements where applicable.
• Performs technical reviews of projects and consultant work products, coordinates review by other departments, and prepares technical reports and correspondence.
• Leads meetings and workshops with various groups including other City departments, consultants, third party stakeholders, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies.
• Makes presentations to neighborhood associations, property owners, business and advocacy groups, stakeholders, and elected officials as directed by the Senior Project Manager
• Prepares meeting minutes, and other documentation necessary for the administration of the project.
• Remains current on new industry trends, methods, and technology.
• Presents oral and written reports.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Directly support continuous implementation and compliance of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) State Safety Oversight Program Standards (SSOPS) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations 49 CFR Part 673 and 672 related to the Safety Management System (SMS) and the CATS Agency Safety Plan (ASP). Support Safety performance goals of CATS.
• Encourage employees to proactively support and report safety concerns following the CATS Safety Reporting options as described in your training and in the ASP.
• As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.  
• Advocate and promote a strong safety culture within CATS with regard to transportation services, capital programs, facility operations and maintenance, worksite procedures, employees, and customers following SMS and ASP. 
• Participate in internal and external ASP audits.

• Knowledge and understanding of transportation planning and land use/transit relationships.

• Ability to organize heavy and complex workloads, establish and adjust priorities, and accomplish objectives within established scopes, budgets, and schedules are required.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.

• Effective oral, written communications, presentation, and strong interpersonal skills are required.

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to carry at least 20 lbs.

• Walking

• Sitting

• Bending

• Twisting

• Reaching

• Kneeling

Sensory Requirements:

• Speech

• Touch

• Hearing

• Vision (near, distance, and peripheral)

Master’s degree in related field is preferred.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, planning, or field related to department’s operation

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.

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