Job Description
Salary
$77,507.00 - $120,133.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-05723
Department
General Services
Opening Date
11/20/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
The General Services Department’s innovative, highly qualified, service-oriented individuals support the City we love. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Promoting our enviable quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy is why we do it. If you’re interested in applying your unique skills to meaningful work while growing in your career, our team is for you!
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.
Hiring Range: $77,507.00 to $120,133.00 / Annually
Devoted to providing project management and oversight of the design and construction of building improvements and major maintenance projects. Perform oversight and management of multiple and/or large, complex, and high-profile construction and design projects for City facilities and major maintenance. Oversee the entire project lifecycle which may include land acquisition, design, construction, and close-out and serve as designated subject matter experts. Decision-making includes providing input into management objectives, establishing work goals and objectives of a unit to carry out management direction, and selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction.
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, risks, scope and budget changes and impacts to schedules; assisting in the real estate acquisition process; collaborating with the City Attorney’s office to negotiate and write high-dollar contracts in accordance with procurement laws and regulations; creating, managing, and tracking schedules and budgets; reviewing project documents and construction activities to identify constructability issues, conflicts, ambiguities, and other items that impede progress; 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.
Some assignments may serve as the City’s Energy Manager, devoted to tracking energy usage and implementing energy-saving capital improvement projects.
Duties/Responsibilities
Designs and manages complex capital improvement projects based on City and client needs and expectations; prepares project charters, develops project schedules, 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.
Performs quality assurance and project monitoring duties; inspects projects on site; creates, manages, and tracks schedules and project performance metrics; selects and approves materials; identifies and manages risk and other project issues; and communicates unresolved issues to upper management.
Develops project budgets, to include developing budget summaries, monitoring expenditures, reviewing and approving payment requests, processing change orders, reviewing and processing invoices and purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and making budget-related recommendations to project stakeholders. Work also involves managing project grants.
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.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, building construction, construction management, architecture, design or a directly related field such as landscape architecture.
Five years of construction project management experience.
A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
Additional Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
Five or more years of managing municipal or public capital improvement projects.
Federal Grant Management and Administration
Experience managing projects in the field of design and construction.
Experience managing complex design or construction projects.
Experience managing federally funded trail or infrastructure projects.
Experience managing design/build projects.
Experience managing construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) projects.
Experience managing energy management or sustainability projects.
ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Work is performed in an indoor, office environment.
Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; and extreme temperatures.
Incumbents may be expected to travel to external organizations and locations.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
Employer
City of Durham
Address
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, North Carolina, 27701
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/durhamnc
$77,507.00 - $120,133.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-05723
Department
General Services
Opening Date
11/20/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
The General Services Department’s innovative, highly qualified, service-oriented individuals support the City we love. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Promoting our enviable quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy is why we do it. If you’re interested in applying your unique skills to meaningful work while growing in your career, our team is for you!
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.
Hiring Range: $77,507.00 to $120,133.00 / Annually
Devoted to providing project management and oversight of the design and construction of building improvements and major maintenance projects. Perform oversight and management of multiple and/or large, complex, and high-profile construction and design projects for City facilities and major maintenance. Oversee the entire project lifecycle which may include land acquisition, design, construction, and close-out and serve as designated subject matter experts. Decision-making includes providing input into management objectives, establishing work goals and objectives of a unit to carry out management direction, and selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction.
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, risks, scope and budget changes and impacts to schedules; assisting in the real estate acquisition process; collaborating with the City Attorney’s office to negotiate and write high-dollar contracts in accordance with procurement laws and regulations; creating, managing, and tracking schedules and budgets; reviewing project documents and construction activities to identify constructability issues, conflicts, ambiguities, and other items that impede progress; 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.
Some assignments may serve as the City’s Energy Manager, devoted to tracking energy usage and implementing energy-saving capital improvement projects.
Duties/Responsibilities
Designs and manages complex capital improvement projects based on City and client needs and expectations; prepares project charters, develops project schedules, 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.
Performs quality assurance and project monitoring duties; inspects projects on site; creates, manages, and tracks schedules and project performance metrics; selects and approves materials; identifies and manages risk and other project issues; and communicates unresolved issues to upper management.
Develops project budgets, to include developing budget summaries, monitoring expenditures, reviewing and approving payment requests, processing change orders, reviewing and processing invoices and purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and making budget-related recommendations to project stakeholders. Work also involves managing project grants.
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.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, building construction, construction management, architecture, design or a directly related field such as landscape architecture.
Five years of construction project management experience.
A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
Additional Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
Five or more years of managing municipal or public capital improvement projects.
Federal Grant Management and Administration
Experience managing projects in the field of design and construction.
Experience managing complex design or construction projects.
Experience managing federally funded trail or infrastructure projects.
Experience managing design/build projects.
Experience managing construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) projects.
Experience managing energy management or sustainability projects.
ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Work is performed in an indoor, office environment.
Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; and extreme temperatures.
Incumbents may be expected to travel to external organizations and locations.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
Employer
City of Durham
Address
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, North Carolina, 27701
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/durhamnc
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Construction Project Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Durham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
