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Deputy Project Manager

Salary

$61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-11425

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer II

Position Number

60025754

Salary Grade

NC18

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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 is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still being considered.

Two positions, 60025754 & 60029317 are being filled through this posting.

The Project Management Unit (PMU) is a high performing unit that delivers quality and innovative projects to the citizens of North Carolina. We recognize the importance of making sure our employees feel valued, respected, and challenged to grow in their professional career.

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Deputy Project Manager skilled in delivering quality transportation projects from concept to construction. This includes working closely with other Project Managers, Divisions, discipline leads, and other internal and external stakeholders to understand the project needs and challenges, as well as assisting Project Managers in removing obstacles, solving problems, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Please check out ourProject Management Unit videofor more information.

As the Deputy Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality projects (of low to moderate complexity) on time and on budget and developing strong multidisciplinary relationships.

In this role, you will:

+ Proactively manage the scope, schedule, budget, and risk for STIP and Non-STIP projects of low to moderate complexity.

+ Assist the Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with day-to-day activities and tasks on complex STIP projects.

+ Supporting the Senior Project Manager or Project Manager in overseeing private engineering firms (PEF) on external projects.

+ Ensure the overall quality of deliverables meets department expectations.

+ Run and develop various team reports that assist with tracking project progress and monitoring project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Experience managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/maintaining project schedules.

+ Knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering as related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, and construction and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process.

+ Knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts: scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts.

+ Experience setting priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring goal progress, and tracking details/data/information/activities.

+ Experience expressing moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers.

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 three (3) 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

Connie Strickland [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 managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/maintaining project schedules?

+ 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 managing a project team to deliver transportation projects and tracking/managing project schedules.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, construction, and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

06

Explain how you have knowledge of professional engineering principles and practices of civil engineering related to Highway Design with an emphasis on project planning, project design, construction, and maintenance methods, as they apply to the Project Delivery Process.

07

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts: scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

Explain how you have knowledge of Professional Engineering contracts: scoping, estimating, and negotiating contracts.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience setting priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring goal progress, and tracking details/data/information/activities?

+ 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 setting priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring goal progress, and tracking details/data/information/activities.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of experience expressing moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers?

+ 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 have experience expressing moderately complex engineering concepts and related facts in a clear and organized manner to internal and external customers?

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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