Senior Project Manager

Work, Serve, Thrive.  With the City of Durham  

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

The City of Durham General Services Department (GSD) is proud of our work supporting the sustainable growth of the "Bull City".

Home to great weather year-round, friendly people, beautiful natural sites, a prominent art culture, rich history and award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and breweries - it's no wonder that Durham is one of the top places in the U.S. to live, work, and play. The 4th largest municipality in the state, Durham's population has grown by 11 new residents and 5 new households EVERY DAY for the past 10 years. With all this growth, supporting a well-run organization is more important than ever. But to do this, we need the very best people.

When you join the General Services Department, you are joining a team of innovative, highly-qualified, service-oriented individuals committed to the stewardship of the physical and environmental assets of the City we all love. The department's portfolio of responsibilities includes the acquisition and sale of properties, design and management of new construction and renovation projects, building maintenance, landscaping and horticultural services, pruning, planting and removal of trees, cemeteries management, and supporting the nonprofit Keep Durham Beautiful, among others. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Supporting the quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy for all Durham residents is why we do it.

Use your unique skills to make a difference, to give back to the Durham community. General Service Department work culture is one that offers the opportunity for professional growth, to work with other innovative, talented people, and to do meaningful and important work. Be part of something great. Join us as we build the future of Durham together.

Work Days/Hours:  Monday

• Friday         8:30 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m.

(Hybrid schedule available, occasional evening work may be required)

The General Services Department is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join its Project Management Division.  Our Team manages sustainability, design, maintenance and construction projects at our City facilities, parks and trails.

Position devoted to providing oversight and management of multiple, complex, and high-profile design and construction projects for City facilities and major maintenance. projects.  The position will work closely and align with the City's Sustainability and Energy Management Program and goals.  Oversee the entire project lifecycle which may include land acquisition, design, construction, and close-out.

Responsible for managing design consultants, general contractors, Construction Manager at Risk contractors, and other consultants; ensuring that projects meet deliverables and specifications; inspecting projects on site; developing and maintaining project records including documenting all issues, managing, and tracking schedules and budgets; reviewing project documents and construction activities; identifying and managing risk issues, reporting unresolved issues to upper management; preparing reports and agenda items for the City council; making presentations; reviewing and approving payment requests; and participating in project planning and budgeting.

• Management of complex capital improvement projects based on City and client needs and expectations; prepares project charters, develops project schedules and budgets, conducts bid openings, develops request for proposals, negotiates contracts, leads project meetings, coordinates design for in-house projects or oversees contractors; and ensures that project operations comply with contract specifications, and applicable laws, policies and procedures.

• Prepares and/or reviews project contracts, plans, specifications, manuals, progress and other reports, requests for proposals, bid documents, change orders, and other documentation; maintains records; and prepares agenda items for and makes presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborates with design and other consultants, general and special trades contractors, architects, Construction Manager at Risk contractors, City Attorney staff, and other City departments, and external agencies; develops and makes presentations to City Council, as assigned; oversees project operations; resolves issues and mitigates project risks; negotiates contracts; and provides technical and general information.

• Bachelor's degree "or" equivalent.

• Five years of project management experience.

• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

• Five or more years of managing municipal or public capital improvement projects

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of local government administration, finance, and procurement.

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of grant administration and management.

• Ability to demonstrate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe software proficiency.

• Certification in project management, process improvement, organizational skills, or equivalent.