Engineering Manager I (NS)

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

Anticipated Vacancy

The Project Management Unit (PMU) is a high performing unit that delivers quality and innovative projects to the citizens of North Carolina. We recognize the importance of making sure our employees feel valued, respected, and challenged to grow in their professional career.

We are looking for an experienced Manager skilled in coaching and guiding Supervisors and Project Managers in delivering high-quality transportation projects, from concept to construction. This includes building and developing high performance teams by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. Additionally, this individual will need to work closely with Divisions, other discipline units, and stakeholders to understand expectations, remove obstacles, solve problems, and lead their team of Supervisors and Project Managers.

As the Team Lead, you will:

• Establish clear and attainable team goals and expectations.
• Lead, guide, and coach a team of Supervisors and Project Managers to achieve project goals, deliverables, schedules, and Division expectations.
• Develop strong relationships and seek to understand what motivates individuals.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with unit staff, other disciplines, the Division, and stakeholders to overcome obstacles, resolve issues, and ensure project milestones are reached on time.
• Evaluate resource needs, shifting staff and resources, as needed, to ensure quality expectations, deadlines, and overall project delivery goals are met or exceeded.
• Provide support to your team where needed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of your team’s ability to meet PMU’s goals and expectations.
• Conduct employee reviews, performance evaluations, address employee issues with appropriate disciplinary actions, and hire new employees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC24 $87,740 - $171,095

Management prefers applicants with 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 the development and administration of professional services and engineering contracts including scoping, estimating, negotiating, QA/QC, invoice review/approval, project closeout, and performance evaluation.
• Experience organizing, developing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and providing updates to Senior Leadership and project stakeholders.

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 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 Requirements

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.