Engineering/Construction Project Manager

Central Arizona Project; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Arizona State Retirement System - PENS

401(k) and 457(b)

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disab.

4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule

Part-time remote work option

Paid training & tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Wellness programs

No benefits waiting period

Relocation benefits

Training and development opportunities

Public Student Loan Forgiveness-qual.

12 weeks paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to guide multi-disciplinary construction projects from concept to completion. The PM leads a defined project team through a collaborative process with governance oversight, develops budgets and schedules, and ensures successful turnover to customers.

The role requires a BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management, 5 years in engineering/construction with 3+ years in PM, and strong skills in Excel and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Five (5) years of total experience in Engineering/Construction with at least three years in project management.
• Proficient at developing construction-ready contract documents (drawings and specs).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and build trust.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Project for budgets and schedules.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, scope, risk, and quality.
• Capable of working under time pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Experience managing multiple projects through all life cycle stages.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and technical support for CAP construction projects.
• Prepare or coordinate studies, plans, drawings, specs, cost estimates, and contract terms; administer contracts; monitor invoices.
• Maintain project schedules and reports; review plans; ensure compliance with standards.
• Apply engineering expertise to solve design and construction challenges.
• Communicate results and recommendations to CAP management and stakeholders.
• Resolve schedule problems and convey outcomes professionally to all levels.
• Represent CAP to external entities on engineering, technical and administrative matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Time management

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Pay

Note: The salary range listed ($96,657 - $114,795per year) reflects the target hiring range only and does not represent the full employee pay range for this position.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes

• Competitive Salaries
• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
• 401(k) and 457(b)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
• Option for part-time remote work
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Relocation benefits
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave

About the Position

The Engineering Department provides engineering expertise, construction project management, technical services, and support to CAP’s Maintenance Department. CAP Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager.

As a Project Manager (PM), you would guide the CAP in executing multi-disciplinary construction projects from the conceptual stage to implementation and completion. The Project Manager (PM) leads a defined project team through a collaborative project definition, assessment, review, and approval process, with oversight from an internal governing body. The PM works collaboratively with their team and other involved CAP departments / divisions to develop project budgets and schedules, and monitor and execute the work. Finally, the PM facilitates project turnover to the customer.

Some of the duties include

• Provides project management services and technical support for purposes of planning, constructing, modifying, operating and maintaining the CAP.
• Prepares, or coordinates preparation of, studies, plans / drawings, construction specifications, material and cost estimates, and related contract terms; administers contracts; monitors contractors and consultants; inspects work; and reviews and recommends approval of contract invoices.
• Maintains project schedules, prepares project reports, interprets plans and specifications, and inspects and tests the components for purposes of ensuring compliance with the established standards and criteria or resolving construction or operating problems.
• Draws upon engineering expertise to help project teams solve technical problems and issues encountered in the development of project designs and the execution of project construction or installation.
• Consults with, and communicates recommendations to, CAP management, customers, and entities whose proposed or current operations are impacted by, or may impact, the CAP facilities.
• Resolves construction or operating schedule problems. Communicates the outcomes in a complete and professional manner to all appropriate levels.
• Represents CAP to outside entities on engineering, technical and administrative matters as directed.

About the Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in a field of Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Five (5) years of total experience in the Engineering or Construction Industry which must include a minimum of three years of relevant construction or project management experience. Advanced Engineering, Business or other relevant degree may substitute for two years of the minimum experience requirement.
• Proficient at developing construction-ready contract documents in a team environment including drawings and specifications.
• Must possess and be able to demonstrate good communication and professional interpersonal skills.
• Effective at building relationships of trust and providing effective leadership to multiple, interdisciplinary project teams with diverse personalities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project
• Ability to control and manage project budgets, schedules, scope, risk, and quality.
• Ability to work well under pressure of time constraints and to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects at various phases of the project life cycle and preferably has demonstrated experience successfully managing projects through the approval, design, construction/installation, and close-out stages.

Required Certifications or Licenses

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and requires physical testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineering registration (PE)

See the position description on our website for more information about physical requirements and environment.