Engineering Project Manager Senior

Date Opened: Friday, August 22, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Transportation Department

Engineering

Salary: $87,368.00 - $109,210.00 Commensurate with Experience

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• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

This is an advanced level position in transportation engineering project management that reports to the Charlotte Department of Transportation’s Land Development Section Manager. This position’s primary responsibility is managing the CDOT regulatory transportation review for land development projects including commercial plans, subdivisions, traffic impact studies, and rezoning petitions. This position also requires coordination with City staff across multiple departments, and represents CDOT Land Development's interests on interdepartmental teams for project planning and design, public/private funding participation, and project scheduling.
The position assists the Land Development Section Manager by providing project management oversight of special land development projects, various initiatives to improve internal processes, and policies that affect the Section.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Attend and provide CDOT input at meetings with City staff and developers during all phases of the land development process.
•  Assist in managing CDOT’s role in the City’s rezoning review process, including participating in City Council Rezoning meetings and Zoning Committee meetings.
•  Demonstrate independent problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills to manage the timely delivery of professional services to many internal and external customers.
• Perform independent electronic engineering review of land development projects during rezoning and permitting for compliance with regulatory standards, incorporation of policy goals, and general best practices for the public transportation system.
• Assist with project management oversight and reviews as necessary, on special land development projects, making sure projects stay on schedule.
• Scope, analyze, and evaluate all aspects of Traffic Impact Studies to support recommendations for transportation mitigation improvements for larger and complicated land development projects.
• Participate as an effective representative of the Land Development Section to coordinate with other city departments, county, and state agencies to adhere to CDOT’s goals and policies.
• Manage special projects, including schools, public-private partnership developments, and critical projects that may include coordination with the Section Manager and/or the CDOT Leadership Team.
• Mentors and assist in empowering staff to manage their work and make decisions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by being proactive and diplomatic with other city employees, outside agencies, developers, and general public both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the core principles and practices of civil and transportation engineering.
• Ability to adapt both local and state analysis and design criteria to address traffic/transportation engineering problems.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and AASHTO’s Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.
•  Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Accela Permitting Platform, and GIS software.
• Effective time management, written and oral communication skills.
• Exhibits superior customer service skills.
• Experience interacting with City Council and/or presenting at City Council Meetings.
• Experience supervising and/or mentoring junior-level staff.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina, or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Bachelor's Level Civil Engineering Degree and five (5) years relevant experience in transportation engineering, geometric design, traffic analysis, and site design.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Engineering and three (3) years of relevant experience with transportation engineering, geometric design, and traffic analysis.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential job duties.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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