Engineering Project Manager #2309-230300-01

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CDOT is recruiting for an experienced traffic engineering position in the Implementation Section of the Engineering and Operations Division of CDOT. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to support Charlotte’s fast-paced growth.

The position is responsible for roadway transportation, traffic signalization, engineering design and project implementation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing field construction projects; applying professional traffic engineering skills/knowledge to develop, review, and implement plans for facilitating traffic movement and related traffic engineering activities; and supervising one to five professional or technical staff members. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of independent judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to plan, prioritize and manage the day-to-day project activities.

This position frequently represents CDOT on multi-departmental teams and regularly collaborates with other city departments to implement Charlotte’s multimodal vision for vehicles, transit, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The Implementation Project Manager requires a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and the ability to exercise great organizational and communication skills. Strong candidates will be leaders who bring out the best in their team and work well in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences using tact, active listening, respect, and calmness.
• Ability to exhibit and model good customer service skills. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by being proactive and diplomatic with other city employees, outside agencies and the public, both verbally and in writing. 
• Act as a public advocate while enforcing good traffic/transportation engineering standards for access, safety, design, construction, and improved traffic operations. 
• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path relating to project design, implementation, and closeout. 
• Ability to use engineering, asset management, and financial software packages such as AutoCAD or MicroStation, Microsoft Office Suite, Cityworks, and Munis. 
• Ability to relate engineering principles to land use and city planning principles. 
• Ability to facilitate and provide leadership for staff, committees, and citizen groups. 
• Ability to act as a visionary leader, build consensus, empower employees, be flexible and manage conflict as well as meet deadlines.

• Five (5) years’ experience in transportation engineering, administration, customer service, and managing project teams. 
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Level Degree - in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation engineering or planning and three (3) years relevant experience. 
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, an abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

• $78,814.00 - $98,518.00 / Year; Commensurate with experience

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.

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