Agency
NC State Highway Patrol

Division
NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title
Maintenance/Construction Proj Mngr I (NS)

Position Number


Grade
NC18

Description of Work
Are you an organized, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys bringing people and projects together? The North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a Project Manager to serve as a liaison between the NCSHP operational teams and Engineering.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
.Key Responsibilities

• Communication and consultations with regional operations staff, conducting feasibility and cost analysis studies, project management and contract administration of small to mid-range projects.
• Coordinating project priorities and contracting out the design and construction of projects, reviewing and approving projects for construction, inspecting construction projects in progress to ensure code compliance and conformance to plans and specifications, troubleshooting and analysis of complex maintenance related problems, and participating in the selection of regional maintenance personnel.
• Exercises a high level of independent decision-making affecting many service areas, departments/units and long-term programs and projects.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient operations and adherence to policy and procedures as well as the coordination of resources.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $63,927-$105,000 Annually

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of construction methodologies, of construction management, and engineering or architecture.
• Knowledge of materials, soils, foundations, construction techniques, and project management, the installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems.
• Knowledge of codes, laws and ordinances including the North Carolina State Construction Office Manual pertaining to the construction and renovation of buildings and facilities.
• Ability to review the design of consultants, and to read and interpret all related plans and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot building systems, estimate costs, to manage and inspect construction projects, and to technically direct others and to review and evaluate their work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday:8:00am-5:00pm

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

This position is located at:

512 N. Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

two (2) years of related experience in construction project management,

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.

Engineering is the State Highway Patrol's (SHP) capital program manager, and manager of physical plant operations. This physical plant constitutes approximate 175,000 square feet of building space largely situated in Raleigh, NC (100,000 SF) and other sites distributed across the State that includes co-located space with the NCDOT or leased space of 50,000 SF. Portfolio also includes critical VIPER communications sites. A full range of architectural, engineering and construction services is rendered to SHP. The mission of these services is to ensure that the Department's physical plant is designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in an optimal and safe manner, while satisfying the needs of the end users. Engineering manages the design, construction, renovation and repairs, maintenance programming, real and leased property, and budgetary planning and management for these various functions.