Utilities Project Manager
City of HickoryHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- Five years of related experience in Civil Engineering or construction management.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or certified Engineering Intern (EI) preferred.
- Experience in municipal construction management and implementation.
- Knowledge of state and federal funding guidelines and grant administration.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays
- 12 paid sick leave days per year
- Paid vacation
- City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)
- Low-cost dental and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program – 5 FREE visits
- 14.35% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
- Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
- Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- On-site Wellness Clinic
- Benefits package valued at over ($15,000) annually.
Hickory is for doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community. Located in the foothills of the NC mountains and just an hour northwest of Charlotte, Hickory is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River and less than one hour from the entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway. More than 43,000 residents call Hickory their home. Hickory’s services support the 365,000-person metropolitan area, as the hub for business and commerce. With 26 parks, two libraries, seven fire stations, roughly 650 employees, and a variety of public services, Hickory offers the highest standards in customer service, while incorporating innovation and growth into each of those services. The City of Hickory operates under the council-manager form of government, which combines the political leadership of elected officials and the administrative experience of a city manager. The elected mayor and city council members represent the community, set policy, and guide the long-range vision for Hickory’s future. The city council hires a non-partisan city manager who oversees all city operations. Hickory was the first city in North Carolina, and the third in the nation, to create and exercise the council-manager system. Since its establishment, the council-manager system has become the most popular structure of local government in the United States and is also widely used in other countries such as Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Check out career opportunities with the City of Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or visit www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a “Well Crafted” City.