Construction Project Manager I

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Please Apply By: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Hiring Range: $83,959.60/yr - $110,196.98/yr

At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident's fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county "will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE." The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of-the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to add a Construction Project Manager I to the team! This position will oversee and manage various construction projects across all trades at any of our Park & Recreation facilities and properties including our greenways. The incumbent will work closely with external vendors and contractors as well as with internal staff throughout the department during the planning, design and construction phases of designated projects. Additionally, they will be responsible for coordinating various utilities (electrical, water, sewer, and other data points) for projects. The selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in ensuring that our facilities remain premier venues for visitors to live, work and recreate. The successful candidate will have extensive construction project management experience and be flexible to the demands of such a position. If you are looking to further your career and gain valuable experience, do not miss your chance to apply!

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• NC General Contractor's License
• At least 3 years of construction experience
• Understanding of NC Commercial Building codes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, designers, and drafters to ensure satisfactory delivery of design plans and assigned projects.
• Manage small professional service and/or construction contracts; tracks design and construction costs.
• Ensure projects align with established and approved design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Track progress toward milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports for senior management.
• Enforce and applies local ordinances, design specifications, standards manual, etc. to private and public construction projects to ensure adequate infrastructure is constructed with minimal impact to the environment.
• Prepare and distributes requests for proposals for professional services; coordinates activities between customers, contractors, and consultants on small projects to ensure completion.
• Conduct needs assessments; prepare cost estimates for project budgets; gather and compile information for contractors and analyze and resolves service requests.
• Write project specifications and administers project-related contracts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related project management experience or training

Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, one of the Natural Sciences, or a related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; Depending on area of assignment, may require Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer In Training (EIT)

Computer Skills: Proficient in applicable computer programs and devices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:
• Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
• Business English, spelling and arithmetic
• Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations
• Recordkeeping principles and practices
• Databases
• Filing systems
• Customer service principles

Skills:
• Completing paperwork and documentation
• Reviewing plans and/or specifications
• Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations
• Providing customer service
• Maintaining records and filing systems

Abilities:
• Driving for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement
• Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works outdoors exposed to varying weather conditions

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.