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Salary: $80,400.00 - $124,600.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00468
Department: RCC / Pac Admin
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hiring Range: $80,400.00 - $102,500.00
Job Description
The Capital Improvement Project Administratorprovides oversight of the planning and execution of capital improvement projects for the Raleigh Convention Center, Red Hat Amphitheater, and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. This role's primary purpose is to manage, prioritize, schedule, and implement capital projects for these venues, as well as assisting the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts projects, when needed. This position executes all facets of major projects and is an integral piece in keeping projects within scope, on time, and on budget.
This position frequently interacts with and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It provides coordination and oversight of project design and construction, monitors adherence of projects and processes with policies, procedures, applicable code, specifications, regulations, and standards. It serves as a technical resource and liaison for contractors, consultants, developers, community groups, commission, agencies, City departments, private entities, and other stakeholders; responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints; performs research; provides consultation; identifies and resolves issues.
The position provides project management and coordination of stakeholders and resources, which may include consultant selection process, project scoping, contract negotiation, design oversight, schedule monitoring, budget development and funding administration, and project close-out.
About You:
The ideal candidate possesses strong technical competency and expertise in project and time management, as well as exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with key external and internal stakeholders. Candidates with demonstrated success of managing capital projects and a strong understanding of project management principles are encouraged to apply.
About Us:
The Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Center (RCPAC) has an amazing team of people who operate four unique venues known as The Complex- Raleigh Convention Center, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Red Hat Amphitheater, and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Our venues are a welcoming crossroads for visitors from near and far, a gathering place for community activities, a significant economic engine, and an important tool for building positive brand awareness for the City of Raleigh.
This department thrives on vision, focus, flexibility, and a commitment to operational excellence. As part of the city system, we've made it our mission to elevate the city's reputation, set the standard for best practices, and raise awareness of Raleigh as a cultural and economic destination. Our ability to meet this demand speaks volumes about our team's commitment to ongoing quality and exceptional hospitality.
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.

• Oversees and administers capital projects and operational contracts including bid and contract administration, construction oversight, coordination of permitting, document reviews, and facilitation of progress meetings.
• Serves as technical resource and liaison for engineering department and contractors, consultants, developers, community groups, commission, agencies, City departments, private entities, and other stakeholders; responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints; performs research; provides consultation; identifies and resolves issues.
• Provides coordination and oversight of project design and construction, monitors adherence of projects and processes with policies, procedures, applicable code, specifications, regulations, and standards.
• Provides project management and coordination of stakeholders and resources, which may include consultant selection process, project scoping, contract negotiation, design oversight, schedule monitoring, budget development and funding administration, and project close-out.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field; 3 to 5 years' experience in 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
Additional Information
Knowledge Of:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving methods and practices
• Principles and practices of civil engineering
• Contract development and management
• Procurement processes
• Federal, state and local applicable codes
• Project management principles and practices
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

Skill In:

• Providing project management, organization and logistics coordination
• Managing project or program finances
• Providing consultation and serving as a program liaison and subject matter expert
• Monitoring compliance with applicable plans, standards, regulations and contracts
• Identifying engineering-related deficiencies and recommending solutions
• Verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Negotiating
• Customer service

Ability To:

• Monitor, evaluate, and assess engineering projects and functional operations
• Compose and prepare original reports, documents and presentations
• Communicate effectively with City staff, contractors, and the general public
• Research industry trends, solutions and best practices
• Facilitate group discussions and build consensus using persuasive reasoning

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. Employees may occasionally work in outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, and in a vehicle.
Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate.
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 City's 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
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in 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
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

04
If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
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How many years of project management experience do you have?

• 0-1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5 or more years
• None

06
Describe a project for which you were responsible in which you provided a solution to a problem.
07
Describe your experience working from the solicitation of bids through contract execution.
Required Question