Sr. Project Manager

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

The City of Wilmington has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to lead a variety of public works infrastructure projects. This position will join the Engineering Department’s Project Management Division. Please visit the Engineering Department webpage to learn more!

You will be responsible for leading a team of Project Managers who oversee and perform project planning, technical analysis, design and permit reviews, consulting engineering and survey contract management, public relations, and construction management of municipal infrastructure projects. Typical projects include roadway improvements, streetscapes, Riverwalk improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, drainage improvements, parks, and buildings.

Compensation & Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $76,298.04 - $99,211.32 annually and is dependent on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. The maximum salary for this position’s pay range is $122,098.08. A comprehensive benefits package includes participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System and an automatic 4.5% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.

About The Wilmington Community

Wilmington is the eighth largest city in North Carolina and located in New Hanover County. Wilmington is a coastal town and port city situated in southeastern North Carolina and is considered approximately the midpoint of the eastern seaboard of the United States. The city is bordered by the Cape Fear River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. While having a diverse population of over 126,000, the city is an active business, service, and industrial center for the surrounding five-county area with a population of more than 520,606 people area-wide.

Forbes magazine's 17th annual ranking of Best Places for Business and Careers ranked Wilmington 35th out of the 200 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Wilmington earned the title of "Best American Riverfront" in USA TODAY's "10 Best" contest for the Nation's Best Riverwalk in 2014. Serving as economic drivers, prestigious companies such as GE, Corning, Thermo Fisher Scientific, PMG, nCino, Live Oak and Alcami, among others, are drawn to Wilmington due to its educated workforce and favorable tax and regulatory policies. Higher education institutions in the City are represented by the University of North Carolina – Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. The film industry has also played a large role in the local economy with productions such as Iron Man 3, Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill.

With a beautiful riverfront, nearby beaches and a two-hour drive to the State Capital of Raleigh, Wilmington's location offers plenty of professional, educational and recreational opportunities!

Typical Tasks

Manage a team of Project Managers through the following typical duties:

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and review of project management personnel assignments;
• Implement and refine processes for project management;
• Monitor performance, provide coaching and oversee professional development of Project Managers;
• Conduct hiring, performance reviews, and other personnel actions.
• Manage the planning, engineering design, permitting, funding and construction of complex municipal infrastructure projects.
• Coordinates with and advises senior management, other City departments, county, state and federal agencies, engineers, architects, developers, attorneys, private citizens, and contractors regarding engineering work;
• Approval and accountability for fiscal management of multiple capital projects, including overseeing contract and change order negotiation by Project Managers;
• Preparing and presenting City Council agenda items.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering, construction management, project management or related field.

Training

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license. Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Engineer in Training (EIT). Candidates without the possession of above-mentioned certifications may supplement this requirement with an additional two (2) years of related experience in lieu of certification OR a Master’s degree in a related field.

• Candidates without the possession of above-mentioned certifications will be required to obtain within 2 years of hire. Payment of all training and certification related costs are provided by the City of Wilmington.
  
  

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position generally works in an office setting.

Our Core Values

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What We Offer

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Paid sick and vacation leave 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits
  
  

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement

• NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
• Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.
  
  

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):

• Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
• Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
• Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
• Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Credit Union membership
  
  

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.

**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.**

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
  
  

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None - N/A
  
  

03

How many years of construction management and/or project management experience do you have?

• I have no experience
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more
  
  

04

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

05

Do you have any municipal (city/county) experience in project management? Note: this experience must be detailed under the work history section of the application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Do you have any experience in the management of grant funded projects? Note: this experience must be detailed under the work history section of the application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Please indicate if you possess any of the below certifications.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• I do not possess any of the above mentioned certifications. I understand that candidates will be required to obtain one of the certifications listed above within 2 years of hire.
  
  

08

Do you have experience overseeing Project Managers whose function was to perform any of the following: project planning, technical analysis, design and permit reviews, contract management, public relations, and/or construction management of projects?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #8. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

10

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question