Design and Construction Procurement Manager - Office of the City Engineer

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(a) and 457 plans

Medical options (HMO/PPO/HSA)

City contribution to Post-Employment H

Wellness incentive

Dental, vision, life insurance

Long-term disability

Free transit pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

City of Phoenix seeks a Procurement Manager for the Design and Construction Procurement Team to oversee procurement activities for engineers, architects, and contractors across about 20 City departments.

The role supports the City’s five-year $12.5B CIP and $500M GO Bond programs, reviews procurement plans, and ensures timely execution with professional staff, emphasizing customer service and fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience, two of which involved supervising the procurement activities of a high volume governmental procurement section including experience in contract administration and contract writing.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Design and Construction procurement activities of the City under direction from the Special Projects Administrator, including supervising Contract Specialist Is and IIs.
• Establishing priorities, assigning workload, and assisting with sensitive and complex procurements.
• Interpreting and reviewing contracts for accuracy and changes prior to execution.
• Reviewing work of assigned staff.
• Ensuring Citywide and client department contracts are renewed or executed by established deadlines.
• Responding to bid protests in conjunction with Law and City Engineer.
• Attending meetings when Special Projects Administrator is not available or when delegated.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Contract writing

Supervisory experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, engineering, science or a related field

Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Purchasing Manager

Job description

About This Position

The Office of the City Engineer is currently seeking a Procurement Manager for the Design and Construction Procurement Team. The position will oversee activities and supervise professional staff responsible for facilitating the procurement process to hire engineers, architects, and contractors for approximately 20 City departments to execute the City’s five‑year $12.5B Capital Improvement Program and $500M GO Bond Program. Procurements are completed utilizing Requests for Qualifications for Professional Services, 1 and 2‑Step Job Order Contract, Construction Manager at Risk Services, and Design‑Bid‑Build Invitations for Bidders. This position will review client department procurement plans and meet monthly with department divisions to keep procurements on track. The successful candidate will interact professionally and build effective relationships with City staff at all levels of the organization; take initiative and work independently; manage a complex workload and job responsibilities in a balanced, efficient, effective manner; and demonstrate superior customer service, integrity, efficiency, commitment to innovation, and fiscal responsibility.

Responsibilities Include And Are Not Limited To

• Managing the Design and Construction procurement activities of the City under direction from the Special Projects Administrator, including supervising Contract Specialist Is and IIs.
• Establishing priorities, assigning workload, and assisting with sensitive and complex procurements.
• Interpreting and reviewing contracts for accuracy and changes prior to execution.
• Reviewing work of assigned staff.
• Ensuring Citywide and client department contracts are renewed or executed by established deadlines.
• Responding to bid protests in conjunction with Law and City Engineer.
• Attending meetings when Special Projects Administrator is not available or when delegated.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge Of

• City policy and procedures related to procurement, in particular A.R. 3.25.
• Laws, ordinances, and regulations governing procurement, in particular A.R.S Title 34.
• Federal procurement guidelines such as FAA, FTA, FHWA, HUD, CDBG, CFR 200.
• Design and construction industry.
• Contract administration and contract writing.
• Project management principles and best practices.

Ability To

• Handle highly complex or high profile procurements and procurement issues.
• Write and/or review Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, and Information for Bidders.
• Correctly interpret and explain complex law and contract terms, and follow policies and procedures.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.
• Use data to improve processes and outcomes.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

SALARY

Pay Range: $97,364.80 - $130,478.40 annually.

Hiring Range: $97,364.80 - $118,352 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

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience, two of which involved supervising the procurement activities of a high volume governmental procurement section including experience in contract administration and contract writing
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, engineering, science or a related field.
  • Or certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Purchasing Manager.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• 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.
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• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications that pertain to CIP procurement.

Experience With/in

• Supporting Executive level management.
• Handling complex/high profile procurements and procurement issues.
• Developing and training a multi-disciplinary team.
• Title 34 procurement standards.
• Supervising procurement activities.
• Contract administration and contract writing.
• Serving as a client department liaison.
• Creating and facilitating meeting presentations.
• Managing complex programs and projects with staff.
• Providing professional‑level customer service.
• Administering and facilitating procurement processes (solicitation, selection, evaluation, contract award and development).
• Conducting technical reviews.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 22, 2026. 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.

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Procurement Manager, JC:04350, ID# 63058, 10/02/2026, USM, CR, Benefits:007

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