PROJECT MANAGER - 40009425

Join Durham County Government Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more at www.dconc.gov . DEPARTMENT:        County Engineering DATE POSTED :          June 16, 2025 CLOSING DATE :            Open Until Filled HIRING RANGE: $76,422 - $88,000 POSITION NUMBER:          40009425 JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Exempt Please note this posting is subject to close at anytime without prior notification GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is the project management of assigned Capital Projects through the planning, design, construction, occupancy and warranty period of complex construction and renovation projects, and other initiatives as directed by management. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Please note that this position does require attendance at certain meetings that occur after hours. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. • Manages the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) and other construction or renovation projects; prepares bid packages/documents; develops construction contracts, specifications and bid forms; prepares scope of work statements for design engineers and inspecting engineers. • Evaluates and monitors the selection process for design consultants and contractors; reviews bids and recommendations for contract awards; prepares Agenda Action Forms for BOCC approval; attends meetings to obtain approval of budget amendments. • Acts as liaison between County departments, developers, contractors and the public relating to engineering and construction projects; determines nature and extent of work; coordinates petition process involving property owners as part of project approval. • Provides in-house design including the review of drawings, material sources and specifications during construction; supervises or prepares drawings of plans and details. • Monitor contractors and consultants to ensure that contract terms and conditions are met; inspect construction sites for compliance with specifications and tracks change orders. • Monitors field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; coordinates or attends various project meetings as a Durham County representative. • Reviews, justifies and recommends change orders; reviews and approves pay requests to ensure that values are correct, and schedules are reasonable;…