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Const Project Manager I (Land Development Construction Plan Reviewer)

More About the Role
March 29, 2026
Contract
On-site
United States
$83,900 - $125,000 USD yearly

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Please Apply by: 4/20/26

Salary Range: $83,900 - $125,000
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too.  Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

More About the Role:
The position will provide technical assistance to the Storm Water Services Permitting and Compliance Program (P&C) with essential program functions. P&C provides engineering plan review and inspection services of stormwater control measures to meet NPDES permit requirements. P&C also manages the design and construction of stormwater repair projects on minor and major stormwater systems. The candidate may be assisting the program in any of the following areas: - Land development plan review and approval of commercial and residential construction projects for compliance with Federal, State and local requirements - Primary focus on erosion and sediment control, storm drainage, water quality storm water control measures etc for land development projects to assure that the projects comply with local ordinance requirements. - Perform engineering design and construction administration for storm water system repair projects. - Manage the planning, engineering design and construction administration for street improvement projects.

Essential Skills for the Role:
Ability to navigate Development Ordinance and Post Construction Ordinance in Towns in Mecklenburg County
Ability to analyze technical Storm Water Control Measures and storm drainage conveyance systems
Excellent Communication Skills needed to collaborate between developers, municipal agencies and engineering teams to streamline the permitting/approval process
Direct the comprehensive review of construction plans to ensure certifications designs meet all ordinance and standards for the Towns and Mecklenburg County.

Position Summary
Performs land development plan review for projects in 5 of the Towns of Mecklenburg County.

Essential Functions
Technical Review of land development plans including stormwater calculations, erosion control calculations, flood study reviews and land development standards
Provide complete reviews within a specific timeline
Enforce and applies local ordinances, design specifications, standards manual, etc. to private and public construction projects to ensure adequate infrastructure is constructed with minimal impact to the environment.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of related project management experience or training.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, one of the natural sciences or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Depending on area of assignment, may require Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer In Training (EIT)

Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer, Construction Project Management – Land Development, Commercial & Residential Design Project Management, Qualified Environmental Professional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
Business English, spelling and arithmetic
Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations
Recordkeeping principles and practices
Databases
Filing systems
Customer service principles

Skills
Completing paperwork and documentation
Reviewing plans and/or specifications
Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations
Providing customer service
Maintaining records and filing systems

Abilities
Driving for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using
measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed
goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently

Computer Skills
Proficient in applicable computer programs and devices

Work Environment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergencies and/or disaster situations.