CSU Construction Manager #2404-237800-01

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 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.

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and train direct report(s).
• Work to promote an inclusive environment for all staff in the Division.
• Assist in cost negotiation, claim resolution, and preparation of change orders.  
• Assist in management of contingency in construction contracts through extra items and overruns.
• Manage construction contract payments.
• Assist in developing contract language, special provisions, and scope of work.
• Lead team to update and maintain construction inspection manual.
• Assist in implementing new procedures and policies and ensure that current procedures and policies are followed.
• Support staff on resident and businesses interactions and concerns.
• Coordinate and maintain positive relationships with multiple agencies, including but not limited to Private Utilities, NCDOT, CDOT, Planning, Charlotte Water, Stormwater, CATS, and Mecklenburg County.
• Ensure quality construction standards are met or exceeded.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure that the project intent is implemented.
• Communicate issues that will cause delays or additional money to CSU Management
• Assist Construction Supervisors with NCDOT/ Federal audits on projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to work well with others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to recognize problem sensitivity.
• Builds appropriate rapport and constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact and can diffuse conflict comfortably.
• Good problem-solving skills using logic and reasoning based on critical thinking with the ability to make decisions on a timely basis, identifying effective approaches for choosing a course of action and/or developing appropriate solutions within a team atmosphere.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards, utilities, materials, methods, and equipment concerned with the construction of roadway systems.
• Ability to read and understand roadway plans.
• A working knowledge of NCDOT Standards and Specifications, City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, Charlotte Water Specifications, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual is preferred.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, dependable passenger vehicle, and be able to receive and maintain a City Driving Permit Authorization.
• Must be able to manage conflicts and facilitate resolutions
• Must possess leadership and supervisory skills
• Must be able to review and analyze project schedules and budgets.

• Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in horizontal construction industry with a minimum of (5) years direct public or private work experience in roadway construction.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience in public infrastructure is preferred. 

• High School Graduation or Equivalent and nine years, Associate’s Degree and seven years, or Bachelor’s Degree and five years of related roadway construction/infrastructure experience or equivalent combination of education, work experience, and relevant industry/job specific knowledge, skills, and/or certifications may be considered.  

• $75,061 - $93,826 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.

Please note that all job offers are contingent upon an applicant successfully passing a new hire background check and drug screening. If an applicant does not pass the background check, the offer will be rescinded. 

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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