Introduction
Charlotte’s local government, with more than 7,000 employees and a $2.39 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.
Charlotte Water is an enterprise department of the City of Charlotte and one of the largest public water and sewer service providers in the southeast with 300,000 customer accounts and over 1000 employees. Our service area includes the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mint Hill, Matthews and Pineville. Charlotte Water’s FY 23 budget is $535M and a five-year capital program of $2.5 billion. We enjoy the highest credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies as a result of sound financial planning and management and strong support from our City Council. We value competent, skilled candidates with a customer service focus to work in a team environment.
Overview
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.
Summary
This position manages and executes all phases of water and wastewater capital projects for the City from inception to completion (programming, planning, design, bids and contract awards, and construction). Work often involves projects with high visibility where public relations and public perception are critical, or a large volume of smaller projects across a diverse array of scenarios. This position serves as mentor and supervisor to project managers or other section personnel and functions as a technical expert related to specialty, both internally and externally.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work, monitors status of work, and inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions relative to hiring, firing, discipline, and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and aids with career development.
• Provides expert technical advice and information in field of specialty to consultants, contractors, engineers, City officials, and the public regarding procedures, regulations, and standards; contributes to formation of related City policies.
• Assists with planning, implementation, and administration of division and program objectives; identifies, analyzes, and prioritizes projects for maximum impact and return on investments.
• Serves as project liaison to the public, property owners, , other government agencies, other employees, and City officials regarding assigned projects; solicits input and feedback; coordinates public relations and education activities; makes presentation to City Council and civic groups; develops press release and public information materials; answers questions from property owners and the general public; and participates in legal activities related to assigned project.
• Represents the project internally for all City concerns; reviews/resolves problems; provides direction; facilitates project meetings; and prepares executive summaries.
• Manages the administrative aspects of project; negotiates and administers budget and related expenses; updates project schedules; reviews project progress; approves invoices, work orders, and purchases; ensures compliance; approves and maintains documentation; acquires required permits; completes closeout documents; and ensures quality control.
• Conducts preliminary research, mapping, and initial field visit; coordinates locates; surveys; and creates design.
• Conducts final field inspections and completes punch lists in coordination with Construction Supervisor.
• Inspects construction sites on a periodic basis; reads daily construction reports.
• Supervises and provides direction for contractors, consultants, and work crews; inspects work; monitors progress, costs, regulatory compliance, and quality control.
• Coordinates and participates in the programming phase of project (planning and preliminary design); identifies user needs, requirements, and resources; develops cost projections, budget, and specifications; and facilitates final approval of project.
• Coordinates project related bid process and contract awards, including preparing bid documents in coordination with the Division Manager.
• Manages projects during design and construction phases; assists with field decisions; approves change orders and schedule changes; and inspects quality of work and materials.
• Prepares, coordinates, and/or reviews construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications related to projects; performs or requests modeling, testing, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis ensuring that specifications and standards are met; and recommends improvements, modifications, strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles such as project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.
• Skills in communications, both verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Skill in GIS software, such as ArcGIS.
• Ability to apply fundamental project management principles.
• Ability to apply direct change control principles to project management and implementation.
• Ability to lead a project management team.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to produce technical reports.
• 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, manual dexterity, grasping, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, lifting, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/ observations/equipment, and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a work environment that may periodically have unpredictable requirements or demands.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited school.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience in engineering or construction management preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
• Requires licensure as a Professional Engineer (or equivalent credentials in a field of specialty).
Salary
$95,892.00 - $106,546.00 Commensurate with Experience
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.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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