Project Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4848784) Apply  Project Manager Salary $67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-02747 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 03/03/2025 Closing Date 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Engineer III Position Number 60025907 Salary Grade NC20 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This is an anticipated vacancy. This is an Engineer III position and will serve as a Project Manager for Division 5 focused on STIP projects. As project Manager your responsibilities would include but not limited to managing the project to attain the project goals, organizing a team to deliver projects in accordance with NCDOT Standards and Policies, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the project schedule; monitoring, evaluating, adjusting, and reporting the project expenditures; identifying and managing project risks; leading meetings and design reviews; negotiating technical resource needs; conducting consultant procurement and negotiations; conducting public and stakeholder coordination and involvement; promoting multidisciplinary collaboration, coordinating and communicating among project team members, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders. A thorough knowledge and understanding or roadway design is preferred. In this position you would be responsible for providing roadway design guidance and review of conceptual design to final construction plans and into construction. In addition, you will provide roadway design support and guidance to other NCDOT Units including but not limited to Planning, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, Erosion, Geo-Environmental, Work Zone Traffic Control, Structures, Utilities, Right of Way, Signing, Signals, Pavement Markings, Environmental, Public Involvement, and Construction. You will also be responsible for scheduling assigned projects within the unit and coordinating schedules with other units, governmental agencies, private engineering firms, public and private officials to ensure completion of plans according to the STIP or Division Let schedule. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges and roadways. + Experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and stakeholders. + Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple to complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs. + Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure needs. + Demonstrated ability to scope contract work, estimate and negotiate with Private Engineering Firms to accomplish appropriate project designs. Additional Expectations Additional skills necessary to adequately perform the required assignments include knowledge of NCDOT systems including but not limited to EBS, SAP, MS Project, SharePoint, ProjectWise, Project Delivery Network (PDN) and MicroStation / ORD. Knowledgeable in processes including but not limited to scope of work and man-day estimates, negotiations, funding request for ROW, utilities, construction and landscaping, cost estimating, cost verification, municipal agreements, project scheduling, complete streets, environmental documents, construction plan preparation, value engineering, public involvement, right of way acquisition, utility relocations, consultant evaluations, NCDOT PDN, technical writing, and public speaking with both technical and nontechnical individuals and groups. Clear and timely written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers, such as Local Agencies, Private Consulting firms, and the public is strongly desired. The ability to recognize potential risks early in the planning or design process so potential problems can be resolved in a context sensitive manner is also desired. General knowledge of the DOT organization structure and operations is needed to facilitate necessary contacts between numerous branches to gather required information. The ability to train other engineers and local staff in project requirements is also a plus. Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle. Preference will be given to registered Professional Engineer. 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 an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Supplemental and Contact Information Carolyn McDonald (919) 317-4700 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. 01 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.) + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges and roadways? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges and roadways. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and stakeholders? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + More than 3 Years 05 Explain how you have experience with interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and stakeholders. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience making recommendations and decisions for simple to complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 07 Explain how you have experience making recommendations and decisions for simple to complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs. 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure needs. + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure needs. 10 Which of the following best describes they level of ability you have demonstrate scoping contract work, estimating and negotiating with Private Engineering Firms to accomplish appropriate project designs? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to scope contract work, estimate and negotiate with Private Engineering Firms to accomplish appropriate project designs. 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