CIP Manager

CIP Manager

Location

Skyline Center, 929 N. Front Street, NC

Job Type

Full Time-Regular

Job Number

FY27-00056

Department

Finance

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings

Driving History Check

Criminal History Check

Credit History Check

Education Verification

Drug Screen

Approved Hiring Salary/Range

$96,135.52 - $118,000

Full Salary Range

$96,135.52 - $149,010.16

Working Hours

In office, M-F 8am-5pm, occasional work after hours/weekend

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The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

One City. One team. One mission

Do you enjoy turning financial strategy into projects that make a lasting difference in your community?

We are looking for a CIP Manager to help shape how the City invests in its future. From infrastructure and public facilities to long-term capital improvements, your financial analysis and recommendations will help guide funding priorities, support City departments, and ensure resources are directed toward the Citys most important needs.

In this role, you will lead the development of the annual Capital Budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), analyze financial trends, evaluate funding options, and advise departments on budget planning and resource allocation. You will also contribute to operating budget development, citywide financial reporting, and initiatives that promote transparency, community engagement, and equitable investment. The position may supervise staff.

Typical Tasks

• Capital Budget and CIP

• Coordinates the annual Capital Budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

• Collects and evaluates departmental capital requests and develops spending recommendations for the City Manager.

• Monitors capital project budgets, expenditures, and progress.

• Leads the CIP Steering Committee and prioritizes long-term capital needs.

• Prepares budget materials and presents the Capital Budget to City Council.

• Operating Budget Management

• Coordinates departmental budget submissions and reviews revenue and expenditure projections.

• Evaluates operating and supplemental budget requests and recommends funding priorities.

• Prepares budget narratives and verifies the accuracy and balance of budget information.

Processes budget transfers and amendments and prepares related City Council memoranda.

• Financial Analysis and Grants

• Analyzes the financial impact of proposed projects, policies, and operational changes.

• Coordinates departmental grant activities and prepares cost-benefit analyses.

• Evaluates the budget impact of employee reclassifications and pay adjustments.

• Departmental Support and Project Management

• Advises assigned departments on budget planning, financial projections, and budget management.

• Coordinates Citywide and cross-departmental projects.

• Conducts research, evaluates existing processes, and recommends improvements.

• Prepares reports, presentations, and City Council agenda materials.

• Training and Community Engagement

• Provides training to budget analysts and departments on budget processes and procedures.

• Develops accessible budget information and opportunities for community input.

• Promotes public and employee understanding of the City's budget and capital improvement plans.

• Leadership and Other Duties

• Leads, assigns, and prioritizes employee work and provides guidance and training.

• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or related field; 3 to 5 years experience in financial, budgeting, public sector, accounting, or a related field
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Local government financial and management concepts
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards
• Principles of budgeting and management for operating and expertise in capital projects
• Long-term debt and debt service funds
• Capital budget financing mechanisms and strategies
• Strategy development and execution
• Policy research and development
• Rate modeling, multi-year budget projections, and personnel cost projections
• Budgeting, planning, and project management software and financial and capital project management systems
• Government ethics
• 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:

• Planning, initiating, and managing complex projects simultaneously
• Data analysis and visualization
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Interpreting, monitoring, and reporting financial information and statistics
• Meeting facilitation and project management
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents, and presentations
• Monitoring project schedules, status, and compliance
• Organizing and maintaining fiscal program/process documentation, schedules, records, and files
• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands

Ability to:

• Manage complex, cross-departmental projects
• Exercise political acumen, tact, and diplomacy
• Learn new systems and adjust in a fast-changing environment
• Provide policy and planning guidance around capital investments and infrastructure and the funding mechanisms to acquire, build, and maintain public assets
• Lead and train budget analysts in the annual Capital Improvement Process and Five-Year Capital Plan
• Design and make presentations to and for internal and external audiences
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, and work with several teams

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Office Work: Primarily sedentary, involving prolonged sitting, computer use, and standard office tasks. Requires visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity for reviewing documents, analyzing data, and completing administrative responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is primarily office-based, utilizing standard office equipment in a climate-controlled setting and adhering to applicable safety and ergonomic guidelines.

The position functions in a fast-paced, collaborative, and public-facing municipal environment, involving interaction with elected officials, employees, community members, and external partners. Attendance at evening meetings and occasional after-hours or emergency response may be required.

Our Core Values:

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Free on-site city gym access
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:

• NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
• Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):

• Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
• Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
• Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
• Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Credit Union membership
• Access to City Fitness Center

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to receive their first paycheck approximately 4 weeks after their start date.

This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.

01

Please acknowledge that you agree to fully complete all required sections of the application, including work experience, education, and the supplemental questionnaire; and that your responses are truthful and complete and can be verified within your application. Unacceptable response : entering "N/A or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response and may disqualfy you from moving forward.

• Yes

02

Do you have a valid US Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or related field?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational/Technical Training or Certificate
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None - N/A

04

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3 and provide a brief summary. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

05

How many years of experience do you have in financial budgeting, public sector, accounting, or related field?

• I have no experience
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

06

Have you participated in developing, coordinating, or managing a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or a multi-year capital plan that included evaluating, prioritizing, or forecasting funding for capital projects?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you been directly involved in developing, preparing, or analyzing a capital budget, including evaluating project costs, funding sources, or anticipated expenditures?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you prepared or analyzed multi-year financial projections involving capital expenditures, operating costs, revenues, debt service, or long-term funding requirements?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you conducted financial or cost-benefit analyses to compare alternatives and develop recommendations regarding budgets, expenditures, funding strategies, or proposed projects?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have professional experience developing, administering, monitoring, or analyzing budgets for a local government, state government, public agency, or other public-sector organization?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you been responsible for monitoring operating budgets, reviewing revenue and expenditure projections, analyzing budget variances, or recommending adjustments to maintain budget accuracy?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you prepared, reviewed, processed, or recommended budget transfers, budget amendments, or other formal adjustments to approved budgets?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you prepared and presented budget analyses, financial recommendations, or funding proposals to executive leadership, elected officials, boards, or other decision-makers?

• Yes
• No

14

The hiring salary for the position is provided in the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate compared to internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Wilmington

Address PO Box 1810

929 N. Front Street, 11th Floor

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

Phone 910-341-7840

Website http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/jobs