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Job Description

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is seeking a Capital Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, permitting, and construction of park projects. This role requires expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, or civil engineering and involves managing various aspects of park projects from long-range planning through design, permitting, and construction. Projects range from new parks, community centers, and playgrounds to renovations of existing facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage PRCR planning, design, and construction projects, including project scoping and master planning, preparing budgets and schedules, contractor selection, contract negotiation, design documentation review, permitting, public bidding, construction administration, and project close-out.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, regulations, and codes.
• Review project documents such as design drawings and specifications, engineering calculations, project reports, and construction shop drawings for compliance with City standards and codes.
• Perform construction administration including contract execution, payment reviews, change order approvals, and project close-out. Inspects construction work to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality of materials and workmanship, and adherence to specifications.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, permitting packages, and bid documents for in-house design projects.
• Conduct research and special studies pertaining to park facility development, maintenance, regulations, and ordinances.
• Act as a liaison to various stakeholders including community groups, city boards and council, and other government agencies.
• Manage and facilitate public engagement and communication while ensuring project inclusivity.
• Prepare project reports and presentations; maintain content for project websites, public outreach, and surveys; and apply for project grants.
• This job has no staff supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or directly related field and five years of professional engineering and/or construction/project management experience in area of assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop and In Design; Arc GIS; and computer-aided design and drafting software (Auto Cad).
• Landscape Architect’s, Architect’s, or Professional Engineer’s license.

Additional Information

Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering principles and practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee consultant teams and contractors.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in monitoring compliance with standards, regulations, and contracts.
• Ability to research technical issues, offer recommendations, and act as a subject matter expert.
• Skilled in budget development and management.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and standards.
• Critical thinking, group facilitation, and diplomatic decision-making.
• Providing excellent customer service internally and externally.

ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions

• Mostly office-based with occasional fieldwork.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Remote Work

• This position provides a work environment that encourages employee wellness and work-life balance.
• The City of Raleigh Telework Policy allows qualified employees to perform work from home and/or another workspace location on a regularly scheduled (part-time) basis, subject to certain restrictions and approvals.
• This position requires in-office presence at Raleigh Municipal Building for most work hours.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.