This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.   The Division Three Project Development Unit is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead Project Managers who oversee the day-to-day activities associated with a portfolio of division-managed STIP projects during the pre-construction phase to ensure project schedules and defined outcomes are met which includes estimating, validating, re-estimating project times and schedules.    Your duties as a Senior Project Manager include: * Maintaining an overview of project tasks and project milestones and working with team members to expedite the completion of critical tasks to meet deadlines.  * Interacting with resources and permitting agencies. * Reviewing NEPA and SEPA documents  * Managing Project Managers who facilitate and guide transportation projects through the project development process.   * Assisting the Team Lead in- * managing the allocation and utilization of all resources, focusing resources on project delivery with the outcome of delivering projects within scope, on schedule within budget * setting performance measures and goals * measuring work accomplished * making recommendations regarding employee performance/disciplinary issues * providing instructions, guidance and coaching to team members and participating in the hiring process.  * Collaborating and coordinating with central units, initially and during project development, on project scope, deliverables, schedule, key decisions, and other issues.  * Interacting with Division staff, local government officials, legislative representatives, congressional delegates, advocacy groups, and the general public. * Managing projects as needed and any other tasks as assigned by Project Team Lead. Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: * Experience managing and directing project management personnel, leading multi-disciplinary teams, promoting teamwork, and fostering communication with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, citizens, and among the project team members. * Experience in project management: scoping, developing work plans, allocating resources, assigning tasks, managing schedules, monitoring and reporting progress, managing risk, cost containment, ensuring quality, decision-making, and coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. * Knowledge of the overall NCDOT project delivery process, including transportation and highway engineering, techniques, practices, and procedures. * Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and laws and FHWA and NCDOT design policies, procedures, and guidelines. 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. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including three (3) years of supervisory 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 Contact Information: Leslie Wallace 910-341-2000  Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. 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.