Park And Greenway Design And Construction ManagerThis position will specifically manage park and greenway design and construction projects, including active and passive parks and greenways throughout the county. Applicants should be able to work independently within a complex team environment and be capable of open collaboration between design consultant teams, county personnel, general contractors, the public, and other stakeholders. Applicants should be well versed in park and greenway site design, construction, and related regulatory issues (PCCO, FEMA floodplain management, USACE wetlands, NCDENR and LEUSA water quality regulations, etc.).Essential FunctionsManagement of planning, design, and construction for parks and greenwaysFiscal management of County and outside grant fundingTeam coordination & collaboration within both AFM and P&RStakeholder and public involvementEnsuring regulatory compliance (PCCO, FEMA, USACE, NCDENR, LUESA, and code enforcement)May supervise construction project managers, project managers or other positions in the engineering, environmental or maintenance job classesCoordinate construction resources and track project progress against established timelines and schedulesEnsure work is completed on time, within budget, and to specificationSelect, negotiate with, and coordinate the work of vendors and contractorsResponsible for material management and delivery scheduling tasks in support of assigned projectsTrack project progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators and prepares and delivers reports to managementInspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and environmental regulationsInvestigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followedDevelop or implement quality control programs and environmental protection programsMeet with regulatory agencies and contractors to ensure permitting conditions and requirements for internal/external projects are considered in project scope, timeline, budgetEnsure that all necessary permits or licenses are obtainedDirect and oversee design professionals, construction or related workers; contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbingAct as a liaison between the client and project team members regarding changes or problemsMinimum QualificationsExperience: Minimum of five years of related project management experience or training.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, or Engineering. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted.Licenses and Certifications• Requires Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) license or Professional Engineer (PE) license• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License• Requires County Driving Privileges• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check requiredPreferred Qualifications• PLA or PE preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:• Project management and research principles and resources• Applicable federal, state and local statutes, codes and regulations• Business English, spelling and arithmetic• Overall function and responsibilities and services in assigned area• Budgetary principles• Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources• Practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services• Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and modelsSkills• Active listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate• Critical thinking by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.• Talking to others to convey information effectively• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actionsAbilities• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided• 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• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships• 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• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive• Follow Up: Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project• Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties• Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more peopleComputer Skills• Proficient in applicable computer programs and devicesReasonable Accommodations StatementTo 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 StatementThis 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.