Project Manager - Public Utilities

Brunswick County Public Utility is currently accepting applications for a Project Manager to join our Design and Construction team to help support our ongoing efforts to provide clean, reliable, and efficient water and wastewater services to customers across Brunswick County. 
 
The Project Manager is responsible for performing a variety of engineering support tasks and project management activities for water and wastewater system Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, and ensuring those projects are completed on time and within budget. Work may include:

• Administering contracts for water and sewer improvements, managing change orders, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
• Maintaining records for CIP projects (i.e., project files, as-built record drawings, project closeout documents, etc.).
• Assisting with Pre-Bid and Pre-Construction Conferences. 
• Preparing and generating proposals, bids, reports, memorandums, plans, and other project related documents.
• Managing, coordinating, and evaluating the work of inspectors, Utility personnel, contractors, subcontractors, and other construction personnel involved in the construction and repair of utilities infrastructure.
• Developing short- and long-term goals and objectives for the completion of capital projects.
• Participating in the development, expenditure, and monitoring of project budgets.
• Coordinating with design consultants, other Brunswick County departments, NCDOT, and other regulatory agencies as required.
• Interacting with developers and other members of the public.

 
The Project Manager may also be asked to assist with implementing safety procedures, standard operating procedures, new programs, and special projects as assigned. The Project Manager will be held responsible for results, and success will be measured through reports and program outcomes, as well as economy of operation.
 
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teambuilding skills are a must. If you are a high integrity, self-directed problem-solver who would be comfortable exercising independent judgement to ensure the success of capital improvement projects, we’d love to talk to you! The Project Manager reports to the Deputy Director - Design and Construction.Compensation and position level will be based on education, license(s) held and experience. 

Engineering Project Manager – Grade 27

• Salary range is $73,720 to $125,324 annually (non-exempt)
• Position will be primarily responsible for performing engineering support tasks related to CIP projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, or related field and five (5) years of relevant experience (government or engineering preferred).

Project Manager – Grade 29

• Salary range is $81,276 to $138,169 annually (exempt)
• Position is responsible for planning and managing CIP projects from the design and construction phase, all the way through to project completion, and representing the County in all project-related areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience, including at least two (2) years of experience in construction project management is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license to practice in the state of North Carolina is required.

Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate personal computer, related office equipment, and motor vehicle. Physical demand requirements are for medium work.