Engineering Manager I – Project Team Lead – Division 12 Position Available In Cleveland, North Carolina

Engineering Manager I

• Project Team Lead
• Division 12
  Job Details  This listing closes on 5/14/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $84,471.00
• $164,720.00 Annually Location Cleveland County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06011 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator
• Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/08/2025 Closing Date 5/14/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
  Engineering Manager I
  Position Number
  60027186
  Section
  Division 12 / Project Development
  Salary Grade
  NC24
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  Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Internal Posting

• Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.

Division Team Lead position oversees and manages the DDC, Locally Administrated Projects (LAP) and DM-STIP Units. Assists these units with their portfolio of projects during the pre-construction phase to ensure project scopes, schedules and budgets are adhered to and defined outcomes are met which includes estimate, validate, re-estimate (as needed) project times and schedules; maintain overview of project tasks and consistency with established project schedule; maintain project milestones in enterprise tracking system (STaRs); work with team members to expedite the completion of critical tasks to meet deadlines and review their work; prepare and update reports; track project changes; frequent interaction with resources and permitting agencies; participate and review of NEPA and SEPA documents; facilitate and guide transportation projects through the project development and merger process, manage risks for each project and ensure that projects meet our quality standards. Manages the Project Engineers, the Local Project Manager, Contract Engineer, and DDC Engineer. Interacts with Chief Engineer, Division Engineers, Unit Heads, FHWA, local government officials, legislative representatives, congressional delegates, advocacy groups, and the general public. Assists the Division Project Development Engineer in managing the allocation and utilization of all resources by focusing resources on project delivery with the outcome of delivering projects within scope and budget and on schedule; setting performance measures and goals; measuring work accomplished; making recommendations regarding employee performance/disciplinary issues; providing instruction, guidance and coaching to team members and participating in the hiring process for filling vacant positions. Collaborates and coordinates with various team members, initially and during project development, on project scope, deliverables, schedule, key decisions, risk assessments and other issues. Assists the Division Project Development Engineer with providing oversight and Division input on projects managed by PMU, SMU, Rail Division, Feasibilities Unit and other Central Office teams. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices and theories used in project development and experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects, independently or with minimal supervision.
Experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel and others. Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex project development based on reviewing plans for completeness, compliance with engineering principles, standards, and design needs. Experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians. Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors, and staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems.

Additional Expectations:

Promote safe work environment. Position requires the ability to maintain multiple projects and complete difficult assignments within specified time requirements. Communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, business associates and the general public. Selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. 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 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 Qualifications May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information Supplemental Contact Information:

 Connie Johnson at 980-552-4207 or cbjohnson1@ncdot.gov 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. Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdot.gov/