Salary : $66,377.00 - $102,897.00 Annually
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type: Full time with benefits
Job Number: 24-04868
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 04/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
The City of Durham General Services Department (GSD) is proud of our work supporting the sustainable growth of the "Bull City".

Home to great weather year-round, friendly people, beautiful natural sites, a prominent art culture, rich history and award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and breweries - it's no wonder that Durham is one of the top places in the U.S. to live, work, and play. The 4th largest municipality in the state, Durham's population has grown by 11 new residents and 5 new households EVERY DAY for the past 10 years. With all this growth, supporting a well-run organization is more important than ever. But to do this, we need the very best people.

When you join the General Services Department, you are joining a team of innovative, highly-qualified, service-oriented individuals committed to the stewardship of the physical and environmental assets of the City we all love. The department's portfolio of responsibilities includes the acquisition and sale of properties, design and management of new construction and renovation projects, building maintenance, landscaping and horticultural services, pruning, planting and removal of trees, cemeteries management, and supporting the nonprofit Keep Durham Beautiful, among others. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Supporting the quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy for all Durham residents is why we do it.

Use your unique skills to make a difference, to give back to the Durham community. General Service Department work culture is one that offers the opportunity for professional growth, to work with other innovative, talented people, and to do meaningful and important work. Be part of something great. Join us as we build the future of Durham together.
Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Hybrid schedule available, occasional evening work may be required)
The General Services Department is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join its Project Management Division. Our Team manages sustainability, design, maintenance and construction projects at our City facilities, parks and trails. Position devoted to providing oversight and management of multiple, complex, and high-profile design and construction projects for City facilities and major maintenance. projects. The position will work closely and align with the City's Sustainability and Energy Management Program and goals. Oversee the entire project lifecycle which may include land acquisition, design, construction, and close-out.

Responsible for managing design consultants, general contractors, Construction Manager at Risk contractors, and other consultants; ensuring that projects meet deliverables and specifications; inspecting projects on site; developing and maintaining project records including documenting all issues, managing, and tracking schedules and budgets; reviewing project documents and construction activities; identifying and managing risk issues, reporting unresolved issues to upper management; preparing reports and agenda items for the City council; making presentations; reviewing and approving payment requests; and participating in project planning and budgeting.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Management of complex capital improvement projects based on City and client needs and expectations; prepares project charters, develops project schedules and budgets, conducts bid openings, develops request for proposals, negotiates contracts, leads project meetings, coordinates design for in-house projects or oversees contractors; and ensures that project operations comply with contract specifications, and applicable laws, policies and procedures.
• Prepares and/or reviews project contracts, plans, specifications, manuals, progress and other reports, requests for proposals, bid documents, change orders, and other documentation; maintains records; and prepares agenda items for and makes presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with design and other consultants, general and special trades contractors, architects, Construction Manager at Risk contractors, City Attorney staff, and other City departments, and external agencies; develops and makes presentations to City Council, as assigned; oversees project operations; resolves issues and mitigates project risks; negotiates contracts; and provides technical and general information.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree "or" equivalent.
• Five years of project management experience.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Five or more years of managing municipal or public capital improvement projects
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of local government administration, finance, and procurement.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of grant administration and management.
• Ability to demonstrate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe software proficiency.
• Certification in project management, process improvement, organizational skills, or equivalent.

Benefits - General Full-Time Employees

• 11-12 paid holidays per year
• 12 standard work days of vacation per year
• 12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
• 2 weeks paid military leave per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
• State and City retirement plans
• Short and long term disability plans
• Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
• City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
• Paid funeral leave
• Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
• Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
• 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
• 4 hours parental leave each year
• Workman's Compensation Insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
• State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
• State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
• Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
• Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
• Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

01

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website
• Walk in
• Job fair
• Employee referral
• Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
• Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
• Craig's List
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• GlassDoor
• governmentjobs.com
• Monster.com
• Indeed.com
• Employment Security Commission
• Magazine/Newspaper
• Other

02

If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD or Juris Doctorate

04

If you have a Bachelor's degree or higher level of education, is your degree in engineering, building construction, construction management, architecture, landscape architecture, design or a directly related field

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have with project management?

• No related experience
• Less than 1 year of related experience
• 1 year but less than 5
• 5 years but less than 9
• 9 years but less than 13
• 13 or more years

07

Briefly describe your experience managing projects in the field of design and construction.
08

Briefly describe the most complex project you have managed.
09

Briefly describe your experience managing Federally funded trail or infrastructure projects-if you have no experience, respond n/a.
10

Briefly describe experience managing design/build projects -if you have no experience, respond n/a.
11

Briefly describe experience managing construction manager at risk projects- if you have no experience, respond n/a.
12

Briefly describe your experience managing energy management or sustainability projects. If you have no experience, respond n/a.
13

Briefly describe experience managing construction manager at risk projects- if you have no experience, respond n/a.
Required Question