Senior Engineering Project Manager

Charlotte Area Transit System is part of the City of Charlotte, dedicated to delivering quality public services. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to apply high-level project management skills to execute complex airport projects, manage consultants and contractors, and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and implements the planning, design, and/or construction of complex airport projects while maintaining communication with associated stakeholders. This includes both horizontal and vertical projects associated with maintaining efficient airside and landside operations of an airport. Consisting of but not limited to airfield, terminal development, and maintenance projects, roadway and bridge projects, parking facilities, storm drainage and sanitary sewer projects, facility renovations and additions, and environmental projects
• Supervises and provides technical advice to consultants, contractors, and others regarding procedures, regulations, and standards. Organizes, prioritizes and coordinates work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts
• Prepares planning and technical reports for projects including feasibility, preliminary designs, cost estimates and recommendations
• Participates in the selection of and coordinates with architectural and engineering firms in the design of airport-related projects. This involves use of both On-Call contracts and RFQ process for project-specific selections
• Performs project management duties for design and construction activities. Manages the administrative aspects: Negotiates and monitors budget and expenditures; updates schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule, performance and quality measurements; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders and invoices; reviews progress reports; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory and permitting requirements; and facilitates adherence to all reporting and documentation requirements
• Participates in the process for bidding and contracting of services of various project components; prepares RFPs and bid packages; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; issues addendum to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of service and fees for professional services agreements; and makes recommendations regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts
• Manages projects during design and/or construction phases; attends progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors and work crews to resolve problems and initiate solutions. Assists with field decisions and prepares or approves change orders; monitors schedule, reviews and approves project submittals, inspects quality of work and materials; coordinates final inspections and facilitates project acceptance
• Prepares routine and special reports, including analyses and recommendations. Maintains records and files. Files compliance statements and reports with appropriate governing agencies
• Provides mentoring and guidance to less experienced project management staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Level Degree – Engineering plus five years of experience
• Valid driver's license with no more than 6 points, with the ability to obtain and maintain a city driving permit
• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment
• Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience, with coursework in engineering technology, aviation management, business administration, or related field
• Experience must include progressive responsibility in civil engineering or facility management, or construction management
• Thorough design, technical, and/or planning experience in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects is required
• Airport experience desirable
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer is preferred