Vertical Project Manager - Street Transportation Department

About This Position

The Street Transportation Department has a vacancy for a Vertical Project Manager position. The Vertical Project Management Section (VPM) in the Office of the City Engineer in the Streets Department is responsible for managing Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). This role handles all aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning and design to construction and project completion. The VPM Project Manager position is responsible for overseeing the execution and delivery of multidiscipline CIP projects within the city.

The Vertical Project Manager position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and teams. The candidate should have a solid understanding of the project management processes, tools and best practices, and be able to align the project objectives with the strategic goals of the city. This position requires strong project management skills including and not limited to contract negotiation, oversight of the design and construction activities, budget development, and construction compliance. Work is performed under the general supervision of an Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities Include

• Displaying a high level of proven professionalism, organization, collaboration, teamwork, communications skills, and energy is essential to successfully operate in this position.
• Demonstrating superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• Coordinating design and construction projects and monitoring the performance of the design firms and the construction companies on Capital Improvement Projects.
• Proficient analytical and fact-based writing skills.
• Proficient communicator and capable of managing multiple projects successfully.
• Proficient decision-making skills and effective at problem solving and negotiating resolutions.
  
  
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficient analytical and fact-based writing skills.
• Proficient communicator and capable of managing multiple projects successfully.
• Proficient decision-making skills and effective at problem solving and negotiating resolutions.
  
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $69,492.80 to $131,040.00 annually.

Hiring Range: $69,492.80 to $97,780.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of responsible experience in urban development, redevelopment, business assistance, capital improvement, design and/or construction projects at a level which required supervision or participation in the planning and programming processes.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, economics, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here .
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Project management and municipal experience.
• Experience with contract negotiations.
• Experience in monitoring and administering design and construction contracts.
• Experience in planning, managing, overseeing, coordinating, and implementing design and construction projects.
• Experience in performing project-related reviews/inspections and finding resolutions to issues (during the design and construction phase).
  
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes January 29, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

• Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
• If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.
• Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.
• Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix .
• Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Connection Center at (602) 495-5700 .
  
  
  

REFERENCE

Project Manager, JC:08640, ID# 56692, 01/16/2025, USM, VM, Benefits: 007

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.