NC Department of Transportation
Project Manager
NC Department of Transportation, Jackson, North Carolina, United States, 27845
Project Manager
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Project Manager
Salary
$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually
Location
Jackson County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-10378
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys
Opening Date
09/04/2025
Closing Date
9/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Engineer II
Position Number
60023362
Salary Grade
NC18
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. NC Salary Grade NC18-$61,545-$107,703 This position serves as the Division Project Manager providing supervision and management in development and coordination of the planning, design and construction of division managed projects and locally managed projects. This includes oversight and review of preparation of contract documents, engineering estimates, specifications, standard drawings and special construction details as well as developing and implementing measures to control projects costs. The position tracks all aspects of each project from conception to completion including project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental issues, budget and project letting and award to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs. This position works closely with established MPOs and RPOs in the planning of TIP projects, responds to the public, local government agencies, Raleigh based staff and private engineering firms regarding the status and design aspects of highway projects withing the division. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Management prefers applicants with the following: Experience managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/maintaining project schedules.
Knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, and construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process.
Knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts and understanding scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts.
Demonstrated ability setting priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring goal progress, and tracking details/data/information/activities.
Demonstrated ability expressing moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Supplemental and Contact Information LaRae Hooper at 828-331-5200 It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Yes
No
02 Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes
No
03 Which of the following best describes your level of experience managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/maintaining project schedules? None
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5 or more years
04 Explain how you have experience managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/maintaining project schedules. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process? None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
06 Explain how you have knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process. 07 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts and the ability you have demonstrated to understand scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts? None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
08 Explain how you have knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts and understanding scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts. 09 Which of the following best describe you level of demonstrated ability performing work requiring professional knowledge of moderate complexity with some supervision or guidance; setting priorities; developing a work schedule; monitoring progress towards goals; and tracking details/data/information/activities? None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
10 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor goal progress, and track details/data/information/activities. 11 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated expressing moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers? None
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4 or more years
12 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to express moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers. Required Question Employer State of North Carolina Website http://www.ncdot.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Benefits
Questions
Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. NC Salary Grade NC18-$61,545-$107,703 This position serves as the Division Project Manager providing supervision and management in development and coordination of the planning, design and construction of division managed projects and locally managed projects. This includes oversight and review of preparation of contract documents, engineering estimates, specifications, standard drawings and special construction details as well as developing and implementing measures to control projects costs. The position tracks all aspects of each project from conception to completion including project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental issues, budget and project letting and award to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs. This position works closely with established MPOs and RPOs in the planning of TIP projects, responds to the public, local government agencies, Raleigh based staff and private engineering firms regarding the status and design aspects of highway projects withing the division. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Management prefers applicants with the following: Experience managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/maintaining project schedules.
Knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, and construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process.
Knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts and understanding scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts.
Demonstrated ability setting priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring goal progress, and tracking details/data/information/activities.
Demonstrated ability expressing moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Supplemental and Contact Information LaRae Hooper at 828-331-5200 It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Yes
No
02 Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes
No
03 Which of the following best describes your level of experience managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/maintaining project schedules? None
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5 or more years
04 Explain how you have experience managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/maintaining project schedules. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process? None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
06 Explain how you have knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process. 07 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts and the ability you have demonstrated to understand scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts? None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
08 Explain how you have knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts and understanding scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts. 09 Which of the following best describe you level of demonstrated ability performing work requiring professional knowledge of moderate complexity with some supervision or guidance; setting priorities; developing a work schedule; monitoring progress towards goals; and tracking details/data/information/activities? None
Basic
Intermediate
Thorough
10 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor goal progress, and track details/data/information/activities. 11 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated expressing moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers? None
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4 or more years
12 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to express moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers. Required Question Employer State of North Carolina Website http://www.ncdot.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email