Capital Asset Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $80,038.40 - $132,100.80 Annually
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 26-02605
Department: Public Works
Division: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Are you a detail-driven professional who finds satisfaction in bringing order to complexity? Cary is seeking a Capital Asset Coordinator to serve as the backbone of our asset management and capital maintenance operations. If you take pride in precision, thrive in a collaborative environment, and understand that keeping our infrastructure running at its best is a operational and strategic priority then this may be the position for you!
In this role you will drive capital maintenance projects from planning through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to standard. You'll be a key connector across the organization, partnering with internal teams to anticipate needs, align priorities, and keep stakeholders informed every step of the way.
The Capital Asset Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating municipal capital improvement and asset management projects. This position manages public capital projects and Public Works funded projects while assisting other project managers and Town departments on a range of facility, transportation, stormwater and utility projects and initiatives. The coordinator performs difficult professional work participating in the planning, design, construction and project management of a variety of public projects. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Capital Asset Manager.
If you're ready to take ownership of the assets that power our organization and the projects, partnerships, and processes that keep them running, we'd love to learn more about you. Find out more about this position and apply below!
Typical Tasks
Performs project management, design implementation and construction administration of various public projects;
Develops extensive requests for qualifications (RFQ) or requests for proposals (RFP) in support of the development of various public projects in addition to other procurement documents;
Manages project budgets including preparation of project cost estimates, managing change orders and processing payment application;
Participates in the preparation and administration of the department's Capital Improvement Plan and budget;
Oversees capital repair and capital maintenance projects for Public Works;
Communicates with various town staff as to status of project updates and the greater public when required in coordinated effort with 311 platforms;
Meets and confers with the public, engineers, developers, architects, governing officials, and contractors in a variety of situations and conditions, mediates disputes, resolves conflicts, and provides solutions to both technical and non-technical problems;
Serves as liaison with other Town departments and outside agencies;
Assists in department planning and implementation including working across departments as part of a team when required, working groups to revise standard details, update Town Policies, or selection committee;
Assists town staff with hazardous weather response as needed;
Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of program administration and management.
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Modern office technology.
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning/monitoring work performed.
• Providing project management, organization, and logistics coordination.
• Managing project or program finances.
• Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations, and contracts.
• Identifying architectural/engineering-related deficiencies and recommending solutions.
• Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices.
• Exercising political acumen, tact, and diplomacy.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Providing exceptional customer service.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements
Work in this class is generally inside and sedentary. An employee must be able to move throughout town facilities freely to perform or observe work. Occasional field work is required to visit project sites and observe construction. An employee must have such visual acuity as to be able to read and write handwritten and typewritten material including being able to read a computer screen. An employee must have the ability to work safely in and around traffic and active construction sites. An employee in this class must be able to talk and hear to be able to respond to the public and other employees.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or directly related field and three years of construction/project management experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Professional Engineering (PE), and/or PMP Certification in North Carolina
• Experience working on financially significant projects
• Municipal experience
• Experience making presentations to elected officials, citizen groups, or upper management

Special Requirements
Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS100 and ICS700 training/certification required (provided)
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.
Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Regular Full-Time Employees
Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date.
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Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or directly related field?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of construction or project management experience do you have? *Note: Any experience should be included in the work history portion of this application.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

04
Do you have a Professional Engineering or PMP certification in North Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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What most interests you about the Capital Asset Coordinator role? What are your unique skills sets that will make you successful in this role?
Required Question