Project Manager

Our department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, and overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects that enhance public facilities and services. The department manages project budgets, timelines, and compliance with regulations while ensuring that improvements align with community needs and strategic development plans, often works in coordination with other government agencies, engineering firms, contractors, and the public to implement projects that support economic growth and quality of life. An hourly salary range of $41.97 to $48.78 is anticipated for this position. The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are identified as those that are essential for an employee to perform. Manages and inspects large and/or complex Office of Capital Improvement capital, operating, local, grant and federally funded facility improvement and ADA projects. Oversees space planning and budget estimating. Coordinates work of consulting engineers, other municipal departments, and governmental agencies. Provides ongoing communication to municipalities, the public, and Gaston County leadership through social media, regularly scheduled project update meetings, project status reports, and public meetings. Administers Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) process for Architectural, Engineering, On-Call, and other professional services. Prepares construction contracts and bid packages, advertises bid opportunities, schedules and facilitates pre-bid meetings, coordinates with design consultant to issue addenda and Request for Information. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned." Associate degree A minimum of three years of experience in project or construction management The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment