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Project Manager I

Salary

$62,540.93 - $93,811.39 Annually

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01788

Department

Public Works

Division

Administration - PW

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

2/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary

About our opportunity:

The Stormwater Division of the Public Works Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Project Manager I. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to take ownership of some of the external and internal projects in the Stormwater Division. The Project Manager I will execute all phases of multi-faceted construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation projects from inception to completion, to include programming, planning, design, bids and contract award, and construction. The Stormwater Project Manager I reports to the Stormwater Project Manager II, and will work closely with colleagues to accomplish the Stormwater Division’s goals.

+ Schedule: This is a full time, exempt position, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. The typical work week is Monday through Thursday, from 7am-5:30pm. This position may include Fridays, nights, weekends, and holidays.

+ Please visit the AshevilleBenefits.com for a full description of the benefits offered with this position.

Initial review of applications will occur as received. This position will remain open until the closing date listed or until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Develops project plans and project team: identifies and coordinates project team members; identifies and manages critical path tasks; sets and meets interim project goals; sets and manages project contingency; performs change control; and other associated project management efforts needed to ensure that project schedule and budget are met.

+ Provides technical advice, information, and assistance to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding applicable procedures, regulations, and standards.

+ Supervises and provides direction and assistance to consultants, contractors, and work crews: organizes, prioritizes,and coordinates work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts, including costs, schedule, specifications, and quality of work; and provides technical expertise and assistance with complex/problem situations.

+ Serves as the project liaison to the public, other government agencies, and other City departments/officials regarding project planning, design and construction progress: solicits input and feedback; coordinates public relations and education activities; responds to inquiries; makes presentations to City Council, and neighborhood and civic groups; develops press releases and public information materials for distribution; and participates in legal activities relating to assigned projects.

+ Represents the project internally for all City concerns: consults with City department directors and other staff to review status of projects, review and resolve problems, receive advice and direction, and provide recommendations; facilitates the coordination of project meetings, communications, and work activities between key business units, project teams, government agencies, and other participants; assists in resolving problems or conflicts between project participants; recommends solutions to problems and facilitates implementation; and prepares executive summaries and reports for presentation to BOC, commissions, boards, or other officials as requested.

+ Manages administrative aspects of the project: negotiates and monitors budget and expenditures; updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors and work crews; coordinates

+ acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; facilitates adherence to all reporting and documentation requirements; and evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements.

+ Coordinates and participates in the programming phase of the project, including planning and preliminary design and concepts: identifies user needs and requirements; confers with all appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback; develops cost projections, engineering specifications, project budgets, and schedules; and facilitates approval of project and final design.

+ Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services of various project components in conjunction with departmental or City contract administrators; prepares Requests For Qualifications (RFQs); prepares bid packages; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; issues addendum to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; and makes recommendations regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts.

+ Manages projects during construction phases; attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions; assists with field decisions and approves change orders as appropriate; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; monitors adherence to project schedules; inspects quality of construction work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; and facilitates project acceptance with other City departments or government agencies.

+ Prepares, coordinates, and/or reviews construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to assigned projects: performs or requests the consultant to provide modeling, testing, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers meets specifications and professional standards; verifies compliance of consultant recommendations to City policy; and makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.

+ Communicates with City administrators and elected officials, supervisor, other City employees, contractors, the public, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

+ Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures.

The preceding is a comprehensive list of essential duties and responsibilities associated with the Project Manager I position, however, applicants need not have experience in all areas to be qualified. Please review minimum qualifications; Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education will be considered.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required.

+ One (1) year of experience in project design, planning, and execution required.

+ Applicants with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Specific License or Certification Required :

+ Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required.

+ One (1) year of experience in project design, planning, and execution required.

+ Three (3) years of experience in local government project management preferred.

+ Applicants with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Specific License or Certification Required :

+ Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com .

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person’s age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

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Select your highest level of education:

+ High School/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ Doctorate

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How many years of relevant experience do you have in Project Management or Engineering?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5 - 10 years

+ 10 or more years

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

+ I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

+ I do possess a current valid Class B CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do possess a current valid Class A CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do not have a current CDL license, but I can attain one in the next 6 months.

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Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs