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State of North Carolina

Engineering Manager I

State of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412


Salary:

$82,011.00 - $159,922.00 Annually

Location :

Wake County, NC

Job Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

24-14009

Department:

Dept of Transportation

Division:

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date:

11/15/2024

Closing Date:

11/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title:

Engineering Manager I

Position Number:

60029340

Salary Grade:

NC24

Description of Work

Salary Grade: NC24 Salary Range: $82,011

- 159,922

Two positions, numbers 60029340 & 60025692 are being filled through this posting.

This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The Project Management Unit works in the diverse area of team leaders managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for a broad range of transportation projects. For more information about the Unit, see the

The Project Management Unit is looking for a Team Lead to oversee two Senior Project Managers who supervise teams of Project Managers responsible for the delivery of assigned portfolios of centrally-managed STIP and non-STIP projects of varying complexity. These teams are responsible for pre-construction activities and tasks to develop assigned projects from the initial scoping phase through the letting of a construction contract.

In this role, you will: Provide direction, leadership, supervision, technical guidance and advice to the team members to ensure the establishment and obtainment of project goals, objectives, deliverables, and schedules. Promote risk identification and the implementation of mitigation strategies to ensure projects remain on scope, schedule and budget. Provide technical direction and expert advice to support resolution of elevated project-related issues, and decisions on complex engineering, design, environmental and public involvement matters. Review key project deliverables for quality assurance while ensuring deliverables comply with all federal and state laws, rules, regulatory actions, policies, and procedures. Attend and support project managers leading project meetings, foster effective teamwork, communication, coordination and collaboration Possibly work directly with senior leadership, local, state and federal government representatives, professional engineering firms and Division and technical staff to resolve project issues, discuss project specifics and relay project status and updates. Manage financial and human resources to meet project delivery goals. Set performance measures, goals, and objectives. Measure progress for the section and staff. Execute the performance management system and make hiring decisions. Ensure timely and proper administration of contracts with private engineering firms, including scopes of services, consultant selection, man-hour/cost estimates, progress reports and invoice review/payment, and monitor contract costs against available funding. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

Experience developing transportation infrastructure projects, including project planning and decision-making, preliminary and final design, and related technical/engineering analyses. Experience with project management related to scope development, schedules, budgets, quality, and risk management. Experience with overall project delivery processes and related transportation and highway engineering, techniques, practices, procedures, and applicable requirements. Experience with development and administration of professional services and engineering contracts including scoping, estimating, negotiating, QA/QC, invoice review/approval, project closeout, and performance evaluation. Experience supervising staff, including performance evaluation, employee development and coaching. Experience organizing, developing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and providing updates to Senior Leadership and project stakeholders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of six years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Brittany Holland, 919-707-6309 bmholland@ncdot.gov

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience developing transportation infrastructure projects, including project planning and decision-making, preliminary and final design, and related technical/engineering analyses?

None Less than 1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years 5 or More Years

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Explain how you have of experience developing transportation infrastructure projects, including project planning and decision-making, preliminary and final design, and related technical/engineering analyses.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with project management related to scope development, schedules, budgets, quality, and risk management?

None Less than 1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years 5 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience with project management related to scope development, schedules, budgets, quality, and risk management.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with overall project delivery processes and related transportation and highway engineering, techniques, practices, procedures, and applicable requirements?

None Less than 1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years 5 or More Years

07

Explain how you have experience with overall project delivery processes and related transportation and highway engineering, techniques, practices, procedures, and applicable requirements.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with development and administration of professional services and engineering contracts including scoping, estimating, negotiating, QA/QC, invoice review/approval, project closeout, and performance evaluation?

None Less than 1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years 5 or More Years

09

Explain how you have of experience with development and administration of professional services and engineering contracts including scoping, estimating, negotiating, QA/QC, invoice review/approval, project closeout, and performance evaluation.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising staff, including performance evaluation, employee development and coaching?

None Less than 1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years 5 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience supervising staff, including performance evaluation, employee development and coaching.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience organizing, developing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and providing updates to Senior Leadership and project stakeholders?

None Less than 1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years 5 or More Years

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Explain how you have of experience organizing, developing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and providing updates to Senior Leadership and project stakeholders.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants?

None Less than 1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4 or More Years

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