Engineering Project Manager-Facility Operations #2408-230300-06

The goal of the City of Charlotte’s General Services Department is to guide agencies through innovative and efficient deployment of resources to meet their missions and fulfill the needs of the City in a rapidly evolving and complex environment.  The Department will design and deliver expanded, shared services across departments and for the City of Charlotte to improve performance and save taxpayer money.  General Services consists of capital project management, fleet services, procurement, environmental services, property management, and other support services.  

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.

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Seeking a Project Manager in the Facility Operations Division of the General Services Department. This position will be responsible for providing project management skills and principles in conjunction with the planning, design and construction of city-owned buildings and major renovation projects.  This position may manage a wide variety of projects within City-owned facilities such as planning studies, renovations, repairs, and maintenance.

• The ability to successfully perform project management tasks including proactive management of project schedules and budgets, develop technical and non-technical reports and comprehend, assess, and apply fundamental engineering and construction and maintenance principles to achieve project goals. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lead a project team, supervise and/or manage planning/design staff, and/or serve as a prominent member of a project team
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other city staff, consultants, contractors and the public
• Effective computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel) and Primavera
• Requires some overtime and weekend emergency call as needed
• Requires a good driving record, current driver's license, and the ability to receive and maintain a city driving permit
• Superior knowledge of Computerized Work Management Systems

• LEED or Green Globes accreditation preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field. \
• A minimum of (3) years engineering project management experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in building design, construction and maintenance is preferred. Knowledge of building MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems is also preferred.

• $96,400 - $106,545 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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