Engineering Project Manager

EPCOR Utilities Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Glendale, AZ, to oversee design and construction efforts for water infrastructure projects. The role involves project management, liaising with regulatory bodies, and ensuring projects adhere to budgets and timelines while fostering collaboration among diverse teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years in civil engineering, project management, or related field.
• Advanced understanding of water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction phases of projects.
• Estimate project costs and develop execution plans.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies for approvals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer’s License in Arizona

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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JobID 15515

Location Glendale, Arizona, United States

Closing Date Aug 31, 2025

Weekly Hours of Work 40

Business Unit Commercial Services

About us Department Description With over 130 years of experience, North American Commercial Services works with industry, municipalities and communities to design, build, finance and operate water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems. We serve more than 85 communities and industrial sites in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, making sure that the water exceeds public health, environmental and industrial requirements. North American Commercial Services is responsible for providing safe and reliable energy to thousands of customers in more than 30 communities in Southwestern Ontario. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters, apply today at epcor.com/careers.

Highlights of the job

We are hiring for a permanent full time Engineering Project Manager position , working out of Glendale , AZ , within EPCOR ’s North American Commercial Services (NACS) non-regulated business . The Engineering Team within NACS supports EPCOR’s business development growth opportunities in Arizona, Texas and other states, b y providing support during the business development proces s and managing design and construction projects that result from the business development effort.

As an Engineering Project Manager within NACS, t he primary function of this position is to manage the design and construction effort of individual projects awarded to EPCOR through business development efforts. This effort would include all phases of design and construction, including permitting, procurement and commissioning, primarily through interactions with engineering consultants and construction contractors hired via a bidding process . Given the nature of EPCOR business development and the pursuit of projects outside of Arizona, travel could be required depending on the needs to successfully provide business development support and/or manage a project.

What you’d be responsible for :

• Project scoping, scheduling, and cost estimation
• Development of project execution plans and strategies, including stakeholder identification, risk assessment, and constraint analysis
• Value-based selection of engineering consultants and construction contractors through solicitation and review of bids and proposals
• Negotiation of design and construction cost proposals
• Active management and administration of engineering consultant and construction contracts
• Coordination of design and construction activities with Operations staff
• Review and evaluation of design and other technical documents prepared by engineering consultants
• Formal and informal reporting on project progress
• Development and updating of spending forecasts
• Interaction with Federal, State, County, and local regulatory agencies, other utilities, and property owners to obtain necessary easements, permits, licenses, certifications, and approvals
• Oversight of construction activities and coordination with construction inspectors
• Completion of close-out documentation for asset booking and capitalization
• Providing technical guidance and advice to support Operations staff

What’s required to be successful :

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Planning, Project Management, Geography, or a related field
• A Professional Engineer’s License in the state of Arizona
• 1 0 + years of experience with a general knowledge of civil engineering concepts, project management, and construction/operation of water/wastewater facilities and infrastructure
• Advanced understanding of current trends and technology for water/wastewater conveyance and especially treatment systems
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence for effective collaboration with diverse teams
• Attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Intermediate understanding of water/wastewater utility operations
• Familiarity with industry safety regulations and federal, state, and county water quality and design regulations and technical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other important facts about this job :

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a “ Best Places to Work ” employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Glendale, EPCOR USA owns, operates, and builds water and wastewater infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We operate both regulated and non-regulated businesses, with our regulated utility services providing safe, reliable water and wastewater service to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our North American Commercial Services (NACS) business supports non-regulated growth across the U.S. and Canada by developing, designing, and delivering infrastructure projects in partnership with m unicipalities, developers, and private industry. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States . (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

Department Description With over 130 years of experience, North American Commercial Services works with industry, municipalities and communities to design, build, finance and operate water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems. We serve more than 85 communities and industrial sites in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, making sure that the water exceeds public health, environmental and industrial requirements. North American Commercial Services is responsible for providing safe and reliable energy to thousands of customers in more than 30 communities in Southwestern Ontario. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters, apply today at epcor.com/careers.

Highlights of the job

We are hiring for a permanent full time Engineering Project Manager position , working out of Glendale , AZ , within EPCOR ’s North American Commercial Services (NACS) non-regulated business . The Engineering Team within NACS supports EPCOR’s business development growth opportunities in Arizona, Texas and other states, b y providing support during the business development proces s and managing design and construction projects that result from the business development effort.

As an Engineering Project Manager within NACS, t he primary function of this position is to manage the design and construction effort of individual projects awarded to EPCOR through business development efforts. This effort would include all phases of design and construction, including permitting, procurement and commissioning, primarily through interactions with engineering consultants and construction contractors hired via a bidding process . Given the nature of EPCOR business development and the pursuit of projects outside of Arizona, travel could be required depending on the needs to successfully provide business development support and/or manage a project.

What you’d be responsible for :

• Project scoping, scheduling, and cost estimation
• Development of project execution plans and strategies, including stakeholder identification, risk assessment, and constraint analysis
• Value-based selection of engineering consultants and construction contractors through solicitation and review of bids and proposals
• Negotiation of design and construction cost proposals
• Active management and administration of engineering consultant and construction contracts
• Coordination of design and construction activities with Operations staff
• Review and evaluation of design and other technical documents prepared by engineering consultants
• Formal and informal reporting on project progress
• Development and updating of spending forecasts
• Interaction with Federal, State, County, and local regulatory agencies, other utilities, and property owners to obtain necessary easements, permits, licenses, certifications, and approvals
• Oversight of construction activities and coordination with construction inspectors
• Completion of close-out documentation for asset booking and capitalization
• Providing technical guidance and advice to support Operations staff

What’s required to be successful :

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Planning, Project Management, Geography, or a related field
• A Professional Engineer’s License in the state of Arizona
• 1 0 + years of experience with a general knowledge of civil engineering concepts, project management, and construction/operation of water/wastewater facilities and infrastructure
• Advanced understanding of current trends and technology for water/wastewater conveyance and especially treatment systems
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence for effective collaboration with diverse teams
• Attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Intermediate understanding of water/wastewater utility operations
• Familiarity with industry safety regulations and federal, state, and county water quality and design regulations and technical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other important facts about this job :

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a “ Best Places to Work ” employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Glendale, EPCOR USA owns, operates, and builds water and wastewater infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We operate both regulated and non-regulated businesses, with our regulated utility services providing safe, reliable water and wastewater service to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our North American Commercial Services (NACS) business supports non-regulated growth across the U.S. and Canada by developing, designing, and delivering infrastructure projects in partnership with m unicipalities, developers, and private industry. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States . (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

Job overview Organization EUSA, Commercial Services, Engineering & Commercial Serv JobID 15515 Location Glendale, Arizona, United States Closing Date Aug 31, 2025 Position Title Manager, Project Engineering Weekly Hours of Work 40 Business Unit Commercial Services