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Value Management Program Manager

Salary

$67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07323

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Secretary

Opening Date

07/08/2025

Closing Date

7/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer III

Position Number

60027103

Section

SIPS/Value Management

Salary Grade

NC20

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Value Engineering Program and Risk Management Program as directed by the State Value Management Engineer. Managing the Value Engineering Program includes identifying projects for value engineering studies, coordinating with project managers throughout the Department, scheduling and facilitating value engineering studies, facilitating value engineering training and writing value engineering reports. Managing the Risk Management Program includes scheduling and facilitating Risk Assessments for projects or programs as identified or requested, follow up with Risk Assessment project team to gauge the effectiveness of risk management plans, and updating and maintaining the Risk Management Guide and Risk Assessment Worksheet for the Department. This position is also responsible for the annual Value Engineering reporting required by the Federal Highway Administration, tracking performance measures for the program and making program recommendations, and for keeping program documentation up to date (process, policy, etc.).

In this role you will:

+ Maintain the Value Engineering Action Register and develop and maintain a Risk Assessment Action Register.

+ Ensure that all assigned Value Engineering studies are performed, including all federally mandated studies.

+ Solicit information from Project Mangers to facilitate Risk Assessments and Value Engineering Studies, as appropriate.

+ Initiate, facilitate and direct technical discussions between Department engineers.

+ Provide formal written communication and adhere to published guidelines through each step of the Value Engineering Program to ensure complete transparency throughout all stages of the Value Engineering process.

+ Encourage the flow of new ideas and innovations by providing engineering analysis, specification resources, and training needed to integrate new ideas into our design standards and the construction of Department projects.

+ Oversee private engineering firms on external projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

•Experience in utilizing sound engineering principles to effectively provide input on transportation projects’ challenges

•Demonstrated leadership experience, skills, and knowledge

•Experience in guiding implementation of a program, information transfer and documentation

•Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering communication with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, citizens, and among the project team members.

•Demonstrate ability to clearly present complex topics to a diverse group

Additional Expectations:

Applicant is expected to have the ability to work cooperatively in collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Applicant must be able to legally operate a state vehicle. Working toward registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina is desirable. Applicant will provide engineering, technical expertise and collaborate with other Value Management staff to ensure all program initiatives achieve their goals and the primary purpose of the Office. Applicant will also complete action items assigned by the State Value Management Engineer to ensure the success of the overall Value Management Unit.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 detail.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Jean Debnam [email protected]

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of experience utilizing sound engineering principles to effectively provide input on transportation projects’ challenges?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

04

Explain how you have experience utilizing sound engineering principles to effectively provide input on transportation projects’ challenges.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience demonstrating leadership experience, skills, and knowledge?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

06

Explain how you have experience in demonstrating leadership experience, skills, and knowledge.

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in guiding implementation of a program, information transfer, and documentation?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

08

Explain how you have experience in guiding the implementation of a program, information transfer, and documentation.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering communication with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, citizens, and among the project team members?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

10

Explain how you have experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and fostering communication with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, citizens, and among the project team members.

11

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated clearly presenting complex topics to a diverse group?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4-5 Years

+ 5 or More Years

12

Explain how you demonstrated you have the ability to clearly present complex topics to a diverse group.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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