Capital Improvement Projects Manager I - Project Design & Construction

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pima County is seeking a skilled Project Manager I to oversee capital improvement projects from design through construction. The role requires coordinating with multiple districts, managing budgets, and supervising staff as needed.

The ideal candidate will ensure projects comply with county standards and report on progress and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning and development, construction or related field AND four years of experience as a project manager on complex projects.

Responsabilidades

• Oversees capital improvement projects from design to completion.
• Manages contracts with designers/engineers, contractors and sub-consultants.
• Ensures projects meet budget guidelines and timelines.
• Maintains compatibility with county standards and procedures.

Conocimientos

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/landscape architecture/planning/construction

Descripción del empleo

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Classification

1203 - Capital Improvement Projects Manager I

Salary Grade

16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $79,185 - $95,056 Annually

Pay Range: $79,185 - $110,905 Annually

Range Explanation

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.

Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

First Review

The first review of applications will be on 10/30/2026.

The Project Design & Construction Department is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee capital improvement projects of various types and complexity levels. This position requires managing projects from the initial design phase to the completion of construction, operating across various environments. The project manager will be responsible for leading a diverse range of projects, including small, localized enhancements and large-scale phased improvements. The ultimate objective is to enhance the quality of life in the County while maintaining fiscal responsibility as stewards of public funds.

The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with multiple districts within the County to ensure that each project maintains its designated budget. Duties will include overseeing projects from design to completion, managing contracts with designers/engineers, contractors, and sub-consultants, and coordinating with County departments to ensure projects meet intended specifications. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring compliance with County standards and procedures by all parties involved in the project. Additionally, accurate and continuous reporting and forecasting for each project is required throughout its lifespan.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions

• Develops, clarifies and manages complex capital projects;
• Defines project scope and identifies contract deliverables required to achieve targeted outcomes;
• Manages project aspects to ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines;
• Identifies required resources, assembles project team, assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables;
• Assists in contract development for professional services;
• Monitors consultants and contractors to ensure that all contracted deliverables are received and performance standards are met;
• Develops project costs and monitors project expenditures to ensure project is completed on-time and within budgetary guidelines;
• Ensures projects maintain compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards;
• Performs cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives;
• Escalates unresolved problems and issues to the management level, as necessary, to keep projects on schedule and on budget;
• Assists in the evaluation of and oversees redesign, as necessary, to accelerate project completion;
• Possesses and maintains a thorough understanding of project goals and contract terms;
• May directly supervise technical and administrative staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning and development, construction or related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience working as a project manager on a variety of complex projects.
• OR:
• Four years with Pima County in a Capital Improvement Specialist or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.)

Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or a related field,