Engineering Project Manager Senior

Date Opened: Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 AM Close Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 AM Department: General Services Department Salary: $87,368.00 - $109,210.00 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is Americas Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions SUMMARY The City of Charlottes Department of General Services is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Engineering Project Manager to join the Consultant Project Management Program within the Engineering Services Division. This senior-level role is ideal for project management professionals who excel at managing consultant-led design projects, mentoring staff, and delivering high-impact transportation infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to lead the design and delivery of complex capital projects while also being responsible for leading and mentoring staff. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and manage consultant-designed transportation infrastructure projects from planning through design and delivery. Supervise and mentor professional and paraprofessional engineering staff. Provide technical guidance and quality oversight for consultant work products. Serve as a liaison between the city, consultants, contractors, and the public. Support the Program Manager in program planning, budgeting, and administration. Apply advanced project management principles to deliver high-visibility, multi-faceted capital projects. Coordinate with state and federal agencies on projects with alternative funding sources. Represent the division on interdepartmental and external committees related to transportation planning and design. Manage project budgets, schedules, and public engagement strategies. Ensure compliance with City standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong leadership and mentoring skills Deep understanding of transportation engineering principles, industry and local design standards, and experience with consultant project management Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe; project management software experience preferred Ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive experience in municipal engineering. Supervisory experience and demonstrated success in leading project teams. Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with a Masters degree). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably. HOW TO APPLY Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. 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The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120. Looking for an internship? Explore opportunities on our Internship Career Site and take the first step toward your career with the City of Charlotte.