Project Manager (Deputy)

About the role

Deputy Project Manager for transportation projects within the Project Management Unit, responsible for delivering low to moderate complexity projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk for projects.
• Assist senior project staff with daily activities on complex projects.
• Support oversight of private engineering firms.
• Ensure quality of project deliverables.
• Develop reports to track project progress and budgets.
• Collaborate with teams, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary groups to address project needs and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with three years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, highway design, and project delivery processes.
• Experience in project planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with professional engineering contracts, scoping, estimating, and negotiating.
• Strong skills in setting priorities, developing work schedules, and monitoring progress.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.
• Optional: Professional engineering registration (PE) in North Carolina.

Key Duties

• Supporting project delivery.
• Managing project components.
• Coordinating with external and internal teams.
• Ensuring project quality and compliance.