This is an exciting project management opportunity within the Construction Management – Parks Division of the City’s Engineering Services Department. This position will work closely with the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department in the delivery of parks, community centers, greenways, and more, positively impacting the quality of life for the Citizens of Raleigh.  This Project Manager will be engaged with projects throughout their life cycle, from planning through design development, construction administration, and the post-construction warranty period. The Project Manager will coordinate with various project stakeholders, including City leadership and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist internal customers with determination of project needs including facility size and parcel requirements, operational and functional considerations, and identification of relationships with other stakeholders and user groups.
• Provide project management and coordination of stakeholders and resources which may include acquisition of professional services, project scoping, contract negotiation, design oversight, schedule monitoring, budget development and funding administration. 
• Oversee project design, including monitoring the adherence of projects and processes with policies, procedures, applicable codes, specifications, regulations and standards.   
• Perform construction administration during active construction and oversee post-construction warranty period.  Construction duties include bid and contract administration, construction oversight, coordination of permitting, document reviews, facilitation of progress meetings, and project close out.  
• Serve as a technical resource and liaison for engineers and contractors, consultants, developers, community groups, commissions, agencies, City departments, private entities and other stakeholders.  This may include delivering presentations, performing public outreach, and preparing project-related documentation and communications materials.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or directly related field

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.