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Project Manager

Maricopa County, AZ
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Posting Date

02 / 05 / 25

Application Deadline

03 / 07 / 25

Pay Range

83,000 - $124,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

Under limited supervision, the Project Manager performs professional engineering work of considerable complexity, focusing on the project management of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects. The position is characterized by overall responsibility and accountability for the total project scope, schedule, and budget of major scoping and final design projects or programs.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road and the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid schedule options
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for goods and services
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, or Construction) or a closely related field
  • Two years of applicable engineering experience
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration within six months of employment
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
  • We Also Value

  • Five years of applicable engineering experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) registration
  • A minimum of two years in a project management position actively managing roadway, traffic, or transportation-related projects
  • Job Contributions

  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the project team, following processes and procedures; manage consulting engineers, planners, contractors, and other staff to assure proper execution of all phases of the MCDOT TIP program projects
  • Coordinate the development of project design concepts, detailed plans, design reports, specifications, and estimates for TIP construction projects; facilitate reviews of engineering studies, reports, designs, plans, estimates, and special provisions
  • Arrange, conduct, and represent the project team in various meetings, including public information, public hearings, neighborhood associations, and local jurisdictions
  • Maintain project schedule and budget by working with all discipline leads and consultants
  • Provide guidance and assistance to department staff, consultants, and technical advisors on construction and engineering contract issues; provide technical assistance on contract development and requirements, contract objectives, and scope of work
  • Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations, including MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs, and other associated project documents
  • Direct and perform the work related to the development of the scope of work, design criteria, project design standards, and specifications; technical review and assure conformance to project plans and to county, state, and Federal regulations
  • Prepare and present reports on project performance and financial status; participate in various technical and advisory teams, providing advice and information on project status and safety issues; advise, coordinate, and serve on planning and negotiation teams
  • Review project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accepted engineering practices
  • Assure effective communication of issues with internal and external stakeholders to obtain consensus regarding solutions and strategies
  • Evaluate and analyze issues; recommend and implement solutions; resolve complex problems and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
  • Other job duties as assigned
  • Working Conditions

  • The position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
  • The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
  • Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
  • Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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