Engineering Project Manager – Consultant Project Management Program

Date Opened: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $83,208.00 - $104,010.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s 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.

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
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• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
  
  

Summary

The City of Charlotte’s Department of General Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Project Manager to join the Consultant Project Management Program within the Engineering Services Division. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy managing consultant-designed design projects, coordinating across departments, and delivering impactful transportation infrastructure for a growing city.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage consultant-designed transportation infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
• Coordinate multi-departmental project teams, including Real Estate, Utilities, and Construction.
• Develop scopes of work, manage contracts, review invoices, and oversee consultant performance.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the public, property owners, media, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies on projects with alternative funding sources.
• Support public engagement and represent the City at community meetings and events.
• Perform special assignments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with project management tools is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of transportation engineering standards and practices
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering, including geometric roadway and storm drainage design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in civil engineering or municipal Capital Investment projects.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s 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 candidate’s 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.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.