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This Is A Repost, Previous Applicants Are Still Being Considered 24-05572 CAP65036250 Recruitment Range: $59,752 - $88,265 This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.  This position is located at: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 * This is a time-limited position, full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The length of time has the potential to be extend up to 3 years (36 months). Primary Purpose of Position:   The Project Manager will work with responsibility for the design and/or plan review of a full range of renovation or new construction projects. This position is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, estimating, and/or managing the complete design package, designing, or reviewing designs for building aesthetics and spatial relationships, and contracting out the detailed structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering portions of the design or plan review. Key Responsibilities:   * Conducting needs assessment, project feasibility studies, initial cost estimating, and project programming.  * Reviewing the schematic design, design development, and construction drawings designed by outside consultants for meeting programming, functionality, building codes, materials use, special codes, or design standards, and accepted architectural standards. * Reviewing plans from an outside designer and coordinate the review with the engineering disciplines, assemble all review comments, inspect buildings for renovation, repair, and code compliance needs, conduct research into new materials and design or construction techniques, and act as the principal liaison for all assigned projects.  * Preparing bid and contract documents, reviewing change orders, site planning, and the supervision and work direction lower-level positions. * Managing project budgets, approves payments to contractors and designers.   * Coordinating internal architectural/engineering review of schematic designs and construction drawings provided by outside consultants for conformance with operational needs and local, state and federal codes and professional standards.  * Representing the Department's interests at construction progress meetings, conferences, and inspections and reviews, negotiates, and approves change orders during construction as appropriate.  Licensure or Credentials Required: * Valid NC Driver's License or have the ability to obtain for employment. Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits.   To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.    Qualified candidates must have or be able to:   * Demonstrated knowledge of NC General Statutes and NC Building Codes relating to architectural and/or engineering planning, design, consulting, contract administration, construction, renovation, and major maintenance and repair. * Demonstrated knowledge of architectural and/or engineering design methodologies, construction methodologies, and construction management, as well as general construction. * Demonstrated knowledge of materials, construction techniques, codes and standards, soils, project management, and of the laws and ordinances pertaining to the design, construction, and renovation of buildings and other facilities. * Demonstrated experience reviewing designs of outside consultants and/or read and interpret all associated plans, codes, and/or specifications. * Demonstrated experience creating design solutions, to estimate costs, schedule, and/or coordinate projects, and to technically direct others and review and evaluate their work. Management Preferences: * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to establish and/or maintain effective working relationships. * Professional Engineering Licensure in NC or * A valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture. * Five years of architectural design, engineering design, or construction administration experience with capital projects. * Demonstrated experience planning and/or directing the work of architects, engineers, and/or construction personnel. 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. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.      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 Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z.  The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library, and Archives, historic preservation, land, and water stewardship, and more.  These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground.  Everyone is welcome.  The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.   Please visit our website at more information.        Check out this amazing video about our Department.   The Capital Projects Unit was established for the purpose of coordinating the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Capital Improvements Program, which includes all capital improvements regardless of funding source.  It is the responsibility of the Capital Projects Unit to assure the department's compliance with all procedures and requirements set forth by the Department of Administration, State Construction Office, the Department of Insurance, the State Budget Office, and general statutes relating to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Capital Improvements Program and construction projects.  The Capital Projects Unit is headed by the Capital Projects Director and is under the direct supervision of the Chief Deputy Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. DNCR selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.     Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.     Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.   Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.   To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.   Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.  Please call the human resources office for assistance.   If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.   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.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 - 8 weeks.     It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.   We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).   CONTACT INFORMATION:  N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources Devyn Kirksey 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC Phone: 919-807-7373   Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.