Raleigh Parks - Capital Projects Senior Engineer

Raleigh Parks - Capital Projects Senior Engineer

Salary

$81,606.00 - $126,469.00 Annually

Location

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00745

Department

PRCR - Resources

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:15 pm. Occasional evening or weekend work

Hiring Range

$81,606.00 - $104,038.00

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Job Description

Raleigh Parks is seeking a Capital Projects Senior Engineer to join our Planning and Capital Projects group. The main responsibilities for this position include the oversight of capital improvements projects implementation including managing the planning and design process and providing construction administration oversight. A successful candidate must have a proven track record performing both roles, with emphasis on construction-phase project management.

This position is part of a team of highly motivated planners, designers, and engineers. Our department plays an essential role in fostering the quality of life that makes Raleigh such a great place to live, work and play. The Planning and Capital Projects team is responsible for the improvement of approximately 200 public parks and an ever-expanding network of greenway trails, community and aquatic centers, art centers, athletic facilities, historic properties, playgrounds, lakes, nature preserves, and open spaces.

This position will manage improvements to existing park facilities and sites, including aquatic centers, community centers, restrooms, shelters, playgrounds, and related building and site infrastructure. Projects may include mechanical and utility systems, paving, irrigation, electrical and site utilities, building abatement, and ADA interior and exterior improvements - as well as larger projects for new park buildings and sites. This position works closely with design consultants, contractors, Raleigh Parks staff, and other City departments to deliver projects that meet approved scope, schedule, budget, design intent, and City standards.

Working Conditions

This position performs work in both office and field environments with frequent travel among active project sites using City vehicles. There will be frequent in person and virtual coordination with contractors, consultants, City staff, inspectors, and other stakeholders; occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Regular walking and standing at construction sites, including uneven terrain and typical construction conditions; appropriate personal protective equipment may be required.

Why Join Raleigh Parks?

• Help deliver safe, accessible, functional, and high-quality public park facilities and spaces that serve the Raleigh community.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of capital improvement projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
• Work within a collaborative team of planners, engineers, landscape architects, and construction management professionals.

If you are a capital project professional with a proven track record in both construction administration and design-level project management, we encourage you to apply and help improve Raleigh Parks' facilities and public spaces.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Serve as the City's owner representative during design and construction, with focused responsibility for project bidding, construction administration, and contractor oversight.

• Administer construction contracts and oversee the design consultant's construction administration services; attend project and construction meetings and conduct frequent site observations.

• Review contractor performance and project work for compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, City standards, schedule, and contract requirements; identify issues and work with consultants and contractors to resolve them.

• Review and manage pay applications, change orders, RFIs, submittals, schedules, budgets, contingencies, contracts, and project documentation.

• Manage assigned projects through planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, closeout, and warranty, as applicable.

• During planning and design, select and execute contracts with design and engineering consultants, review project proposals, drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, schedules, and other technical documents; evaluate existing conditions; guide scope, layout, materials, and design decisions; and coordinate the City review and permit approval process.

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, procurement, and approvals; maintain organized project records and monitor compliance with City and Raleigh Parks standards.

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, inspectors, testing services, parks staff, and other stakeholders through the life of the project; communicate project status, risks, decisions, and next steps clearly and follow issues through resolution.

• Lead project closeout, including punch-list completion, final documentation, as-builts, warranties, financial closeout, and transition to park operations.

• Represent Raleigh Parks at stakeholder, committee, and community meetings and prepare project reports, presentations, and other communications as needed.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 3 to 5 years experience in architecture, engineering, construction management or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience managing capital construction projects, including substantial construction administration and direct work with design consultants and construction contractors
• Working experience in both construction-phase owner representation/construction administration and planning/design-level project management, with a proven record of success in each area
• Experience with public-sector, institutional, parks, recreation, facility, or site improvement projects and public construction procurement
• Professional experience managing physical construction or capital improvement projects, including direct involvement in design and/or construction administration
• Professional Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong owner-side construction administration skills, including contract administration, site observation, pay applications, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout

• Building and site systems common to facility renovations, including mechanical systems, utilities, paving, irrigation, electrical/site utilities, roofing and windows, abatement, and ADA improvements

• Review drawings, specifications, estimates, schedules, and technical documents for completeness, constructability, cost and schedule impacts, and consistency with project requirements

• Managing multiple projects and sites independently, prioritize competing needs, and identifying practical solutions to design, construction, contract, budget, and schedule issues

• Strong communication and coordination skills with design professionals, contractors, City staff, and stakeholders

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam and project/construction management software as well as experience working with AutoCAD or a similar software

ADA and Other Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment, outdoor environment, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic) or construction site.

Working Conditions:

Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate or be exposed to extreme heat (above 100 degrees).

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Drivers License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04

Which statement best describes your experience managing capital improvement or construction projects through BOTH design and construction?

• I have no experience managing capital improvement or construction projects.
• I have experience only during the design phase.
• I have experience only during the construction phase.
• I have managed capital improvement or construction projects through both the design and construction phases.

05

Which statement best describes your experience working on capital improvement or construction projects?

• My experience is primarily with non-construction projects.
• My experience is primarily in operations, maintenance, or facilities management.
• I have supported capital improvement or construction projects as a team member.
• I have managed capital improvement or construction projects as a project manager, owners representative, engineer, architect, or construction manager.

06

Which statement best describes your experience with construction administration or management?

• I have no construction administration or management experience.
• I have reviewed construction documents prepared by others.
• I have participated in construction administration or management activities under supervision.
• I have independently performed construction administration/management duties, including preparation or review of schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.

07

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov