Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position performs responsible managerial, administrative, technical and professional work involved in the management of various Town capital projects. Primary responsibilities consist of overseeing planning, design review, construction, and inspection of Public Works projects, including for the construction and repair of public facilities, streets, stormwater infrastructure, sidewalks, and greenways. Work also includes budget development and management, and short- and long-range operational planning.
- Acts as construction project manager during the planning, development, design and construction phases of various capital projects related to streets, sidewalks, stormwater, greenways and facilities.
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Coordinates approvals from City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, including engineer certifications and infrastructure acceptances for capital projects.
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Prepares Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for design services and Invitations to Bid (ITBs) for construction. Coordinates and conducts review committees/bid openings, reviews qualifications and bids, and makes recommendations for awarding contracts.
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Administers design and construction contracts, including reviews of engineering plans and specifications to ensure compatibility with the original project scope and consistency with departmental project goals.
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Manages and administers assigned project budgets and resource allocations; prioritizes and determines the use of funding, and monitors budget and contract compliance.
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Compiles and submits grant applications for department projects. Administers grants received, including documentation, reporting and reimbursement requirements.
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Participates in Technical Review Committee meetings as needed for Town development projects.
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Prepares, reviews, and approves detailed cost estimates for infrastructure improvements.
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Manages easement acquisition process for projects, including hiring and coordinating with consultants and appraisers, communicating with property owners, acquiring approvals and certifications required by NCDOT or by grant agencies, recording deeds/plats, and processing payments through the finance department.
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Reviews the work of consultants and contractors.
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Develops methods and tools for conducting and tracking various project activities.
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Maintains project records and files, including preparing reports and project closeout documents. Ensures documents are appropriately archived after project completion in compliance with records retention policies.
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Researches and prepares reports, plans, and recommendations for complex project issues.
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Coordinates work with other departments and public agencies; prepares and presents formal presentations.
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Assists other departments and agencies as needed.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
(This listing is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
