Senior Project Manager

Agency NC State Highway Patrol Division NC State Highway Patrol Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Proj Mngr II (NS) Position Number 60087008 Grade NC20 About Us The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public. Description of Work Are you an accomplished project leader who thrives on turning complex initiatives into successful outcomes? The North Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Key Responsibilities Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and managing scopes, costs, schedules, and contracts for capital improvement projects. Manage and monitor a wide spectrum of work to include repairs, renovation, and new construction projects. Manages a full design and construction process from implementation to close out with strong emphasis on maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule including cost estimating and Fiscal management of projects. Exercise 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. Position does not directly supervise employees, but while managing projects requires considerable knowledge of supervisory practices and skills of other professionals, including communication skills, delegation, managing expectations, dealing effectively with difficult employees and customers. Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $70,478-$115,000  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: Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of construction methodologies, of construction management, and engineering or architecture.  Advanced knowledge of materials, soils, foundations, construction techniques, and project management, the installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems. Advanced 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 perform the appropriate design and/or 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 three (3) 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. The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience an