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Engineering Project Specialist
Salary
$64,697.10 Annually
Location
130 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202603118
Department
Engineering
Division
Engineering & Infrastructure-Engineering
Opening Date
10/22/2026
Closing Date
10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Grade
114
Position Overview
Cumberland County is seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional to serve as a Engineering Project Specialist within the Engineering Department. This position provides project coordination and administrative support to help ensure departmental projects remain organized, progress is monitored, and established timelines and deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills, with the ability to track multiple projects, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively with departmental staff and external stakeholders. This position plays an important role in supporting the Engineering Departments daily operations by maintaining project tracking systems, monitoring milestones, preparing progress reports, and keeping departmental leadership informed of project activities and potential delays.
Examples of Duties
Maintain and update a centralized tracking system for Engineering Department projects, including project status, assigned personnel, milestones, deliverables, and anticipated completion dates
Monitor established project schedules and deadlines, identify approaching or overdue activities, and communicate potential delays to departmental leadership
Coordinate with project managers, departmental personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders to obtain project updates and follow up on outstanding action items
Prepare project status reports, tracking summaries, and other documentation to keep management informed of project progress and outstanding activities
Maintain organized electronic and physical project records, including correspondence, schedules, contracts, reports, and related documentation
Coordinate project-related meetings, prepare agendas, document discussions, and track assigned follow-up activities
Assist with monitoring project expenditures, maintaining budget tracking records, and organizing purchasing and contract documentation
Provide administrative support for project activities and refer technical, construction-related, or contractual concerns to appropriate personnel
Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in construction management, engineering technology, business administration, public administration, project management, or a related field and six (6) months of experience in project coordination, construction administration, engineering support, contract administration, or related work; OR graduation from an accredited two-year college or technical school in a related field and two and one-half (2½) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of administrative project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and recordkeeping practices
Knowledge of general office procedures, departmental operations, and project tracking methods
Ability to organize, monitor, and maintain information for multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to track deadlines, identify outstanding activities, and communicate project status accurately and timely
Ability to prepare reports, maintain detailed records, and organize project-related documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to learn project tracking software
Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with departmental personnel, management, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and exercise sound judgment within established procedures
Ability to work independently on assigned administrative responsibilities while recognizing matters requiring supervisory or technical review
Conditions of Employment:
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record. If your drivers license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC drivers license within 60 days of hire.
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees Click here
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Employer Cumberland County
Address 117 Dick Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301
Phone 910-678-7653