Project Manager – Vision Zero

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Position Description

The City of Wilmington is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Project Manager with a strong planning focus to lead transportation and mobility initiatives that shape how our community moves. This role is centered on safety, strategy, and long-range vision, supporting Wilmington’s Vision Zero commitment by planning, coordinating, and delivering multimodal projects that make our streets safer, more accessible, and more connected.

Typical Tasks
As our Project Manager for Vision Zero, you will: 

• Lead the development of and updates to transportation plans, including Wilmington’s Vision Zero Action Plan, by coordinating cross-departmental teams, setting performance goals, and preparing public facing reports and implementation strategies.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery—from planning and engineering analysis to permitting, bid preparation, construction oversight, and project closeout.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and project teams, ensuring work is on schedule, within budget, and consistent with City standards, contract requirements, and Vision Zero principles.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners, including NCDOT, regional agencies, utilities, neighborhood associations, and advocacy groups, to move projects forward efficiently and collaboratively.
• Facilitate community engagement, leading public meetings, responding to resident concerns, and clearly communicating project goals, timelines, and safety outcomes.
• Use data and safety analysis to inform decisions, including reviewing crash data, mobility trends, design alternatives, and performance metrics to prioritize improvements and support policy recommendations.
• Present project updates, milestones, and outcomes to City Council, the Planning Commission, and other committees as needed.

Why This Role Matters:
Wilmington is committed to eliminating serious injuries and fatalities on our streets, and this role is at the center of that effort.   You will:

• Shape how residents, visitors, and commuters move across our city.
• Influence policies and projects that make walking, biking, and driving safer.
• Lead high-visibility projects with real community impact.
• Help create a more equitable, healthy, and sustainable transportation future.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in project management, transportation planning, or mobility/safety infrastructure.
• Strong communication, coordination, and project delivery skills.
• Passion for multimodal mobility, transportation safety, and community-focused design.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Preferred: Experience with Vision Zero, bike/ped design, grants, and/or certifications (P.E., AICP, PMP, PTP).

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position generally requires work in an office setting.

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.