Maintenance/Construction Proj Mngr I - Raleigh, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

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This position will serve as a Maintenance/Construction Project Manager I for the Support Services/Central Engineering section of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction located in Raleigh, NC.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking an energized and collaborative oriented Project Manager to be a part of the Central Engineering team and provide the oversight and delivery of challenging, yet rewarding, projects.

As the successful candidate, you will be an integral part of rewarding work in engineering and construction planning, consultation, inspection, design, and construction contract administration service.

A wide spectrum of work is available, including repair and renovation projects and new construction projects.

The Project Manager manages the design and construction process with strong emphasis on maintaining the respective projects' scope, budget, and schedule.

The Project Manager ensures the integration of operating procedures, security requirements and appropriate building systems in the design and construction process to achieve a fully functional facility that satisfies the project program requirements.

The employee in this position is expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently.

If selected, ADA Physical Requirements will be discussed during the interview. Ability to climb ladders for roof inspections, access crawl spaces and utilize step ladders.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.


Note to Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.

If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.

Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC)

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.

This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.

We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated experience in construction project management for buildings/facilities (vertical) construction, including cost estimating and resolving contract disputes, reviewing buildings/facilities (vertical) construction designs, reading/interpreting plans, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with reviewing, evaluating, inspecting the work of others.
• Proven experience with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Management Preferences:

• Five years of Engineering, and/or Project Management experience for Clients/Owners regarding Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and/or Construction Management for buildings/facilities (vertical) construction.
• Prior experience with State Construction Office Procedures and Guidelines and experience managing Correctional Construction projects preferred, but not a requirement.
• Prior experience as or for General Contractor managing buildings/facilities (vertical) construction projects.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, but consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold a PE in NC with sufficient Project Management experience.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

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Bachelor's degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of related experience in construction project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification:
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept.

of Adult Correction:
PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.

If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help- Line at If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Felicia Epps at or