Project Manager Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Project Manager State of North Carolina – Dept of Transportation Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $64,621 – $113,088 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications 5 years Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Data collection GIS Full Job Description Description of Work Positions 60015644 and 60024597 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for both positions. This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. The purpose of the Integrated Mobility Division is to plan, develop and deliver comprehensive services and administer all policy, planning, construction, and funding aspects of the statewide public, non-motorized and new mobility transportation program. The Division is responsible for the administration of State and Federal funds; scheduling new projects in the biennial update of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); developing relevant modal policies and procedures for the Department; developing standards and design guidelines for the Department; conducting transportation system and network planning; preparing procurement plans and specifications; administering scheduled TIP projects; conducting safety oversight activities on behalf of FTA and preparing GIS mapping, safety programs, internal and external education, and compiling special projects. The Program and Project Management Branch is responsible for the collection, analysis, review and distribution of public transit, pedestrian, and bicycle-orientation performance safety and operating data; the non-motorized county program; non-motorized crash analysis; and the National Transit Database. This position serves as a Project Manager in the Program and Project Management Branch. This role requires in depth knowledge and oversight of the Integrated Mobility Division’s programmatic areas; assists the Branch Manager in decision-making; client contacts; meetings with local elected and system officials; and presents to Executive Management and federal, State and local officials. The position is responsible for programmatic data collection, analysis, and review within the Branch, and the integration of public transit, pedestrian, and bicycle-oriented services into all transportation plans and projects. This position will be chiefly responsible for the success of individual projects within the Branch with appropriate manager oversight. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Demonstrated ability to review engineering/technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs and to make recommendations to higher level engineers or managers on project concerns/issues. Demonstrated ability to ensure sufficient coverage/resources for proposed program/project, under the guidance of a higher-level engineer or manager. Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to approve routine engineering/technical designs and/or program/project specifications of other engineers to meet desired compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, designs and statutes. Demonstrated ability to apply mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences to routine services or creative work as well as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design of engineering/geomatic projects using appropriate planning methods and resources. Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and recommend resources as needed for activities assigned to the Program and Project Management Branch. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and consultants independently.

Additional Expectations:

Skill in collecting and analyzing data and information and interpreting trends to inform policy initiatives. Skill in communicating effectively to agency personnel, officials, and the general public in oral and written form. Knowledge of data collection, interpretation, and presentation methods related to mode-specific and multi-modal data sets, including volumes, projections, and forecasts for various modes. Working knowledge of public transportation modes and their interrelationships; analytical planning techniques and their application in the area of public transportation; and of the principles and practices of grants administration. Ability to assist the Senior Project Managers, Branch Manager and IMD Director in decision-making, client contacts, meetings with local elected and system officials, and presentations to Executive Management and federal, state and local officials. Ability to work independently, with little supervision, and ability to provide clear guidance, creativity, and critical thinking to support the planning, organization, integration, and innovative activities of the Division. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressively experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Faye T. McCullen, Administrative Specialist, 919-707-4685 Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.