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Summary This position manages all transit facility and small capital improvement projects-from initial planning/design through procurement, construction management, and close-out-by collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and federal, state, and local partners to secure resources, ensure compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Essential Functions * Manage transit facility and small capital improvement projects such as bus stop improvements, amenities, and facility maintenance, repairs, and construction. * Coordinate long-term facility and transit capital projects and assist senior leadership with strategic multi-year capital programming, development plans, and budget forecasting. * Serve as liaison between architects, engineers, contractors and Chapel Hill Transit, providing technical expertise and problem-solving. * Prepare and develop project proposals, including feasibility analyses, independent cost estimates (ICE), and alternative evaluations. * Develop and manage RFQs/RFPs and evaluate bids for technical accuracy, compliance, and cost effectiveness. * Conduct value engineering, constructability, and compliance reviews of drawings, designs, and specifications. * Draft and refine scopes of work and contract documents. * Organize and lead pre-construction, progress, and final-acceptance meetings. * Conduct and/or coordinate on-site inspections and document non-compliance or safety concerns. * Manage project budgets and schedules, administer contracts, reconcile invoices, recommend release of contingency budget(s), evaluate and/or negotiate change orders and contract modifications, and oversee testing and close-out. * Coordinate with federal, state and local agencies to secure permits, approvals, and grant funding. * Oversee property acquisition, easements, encroachment agreements, as required for project construction. * Collaborate with grant administration and finance teams to identify potential project funding sources and comply with federal, state, and local reporting and financial requirements. * Coordinate community engagement and public involvement efforts with the Community Outreach Manager to ensure Title VI, DBE and LEP compliance. * Help develop content for project communication, education, and outreach. * Prepare and deliver memos and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. * Complete all other duties as assigned. * What do you need to know to do this job effectively? Knowledge of: * Principles and practices of construction and capital project management, including budgeting, schedule conformance, and reporting. * Construction elements like utilities, streets, stormwater, and facilities. * Contract administration principles and practices. * Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. * Federal, state, and local funding sources for transit capital improvements. * Traditional and alternative project delivery methods. * Project management information software. * Project management information software (PMIS) and proper records management. * Safety and risk management. * Relevant federal, state and local funding programs and regulatory frameworks, including Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circulars; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); the Uniform Relocation Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended; Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act; etc. * The Town's development ordinance, land use regulations, and design manual. * Transit operations; principles and practices of multimodal transportation planning and land use planning, zoning, and inspections; and transit capital project management experience preferred, but not required. Ability to: * Work independently managing multiple projects. * Plan and prioritize work. * Prepare, justify and administer budgets. * Oversee and maintain Master Project Schedules. * Create and maintain project risk registers. * Review, research, and implement industry trends, solutions and best practices. * Show initiative, good judgment and resourcefulness. * Develop and deliver presentations. * Collect and analyze data. * Read and interpret technical designs, site plans, and memos. * Use critical thinking and analysis to evaluate written materials, plans and specifications and make recommendations. * Use Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar tools. * Operate in a collaborative and cooperative environment. * Solve problems and make sound decisions. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers. * Communicate effectively orally and in writing. * Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT. Minimum Qualifications Education A bachelor's degree in construction management, public administration, architecture, engineering, or a related field is required. Experience A minimum of three (3) years of construction or capital project management experience required. Certifications Construction and/or project management certification (Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP)) is preferred but not required. Supplemental Information A valid NC driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. The Town of Chapel Hill has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.