Planning Project Manager

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Low-cost healthcare

Paid vacation and sick time

Child care benefits

Retirement system with employer match

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Planning Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves coordinating with Planners, Engineers, and Designers to enhance the regional roadway network. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in transportation planning and communication skills.

Benefits include work-life balance, tuition reimbursement, and low-cost healthcare options. Candidates must have three years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Planning or Engineering.

Qualifications

• Three years of transportation planning experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional transportation planning services.
• Manage transportation planning projects and contracts.
• Prepare technical documents and project budgets.
• Engage stakeholders and present project issues.
• Conduct transportation planning research and data compilation.

Skills

Transportation planning experience

Technical documentation

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Geographical Information Systems

Job description

Overview

Posting Date 06/17/26

Application Deadline 06/24/26

Pay Range $75,000 - $116,500 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

Make a difference in the lives of the County roadway users and join the MCDOT Planning team as a Planning Project Manager. Work hand in hand with Planners, Engineers, and Designers on developing guidelines and standards to meet the needs of travelers today, tomorrow, and into the future. In this role, you will coordinate with local and regional stakeholders to plan and develop a connected regional roadway network.

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 (MCDOT), 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
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of transportation planning experience
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related transportation experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• Experience working with a state, regional, or local government
• Experience writing/editing technical documentation for planning studies and grant applications
• Experience working/editing/creating in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platforms

Job Contributions

• Provides professional transportation planning services in the review and evaluation of roadway designs, plans, and technical documents that support the development of a comprehensive, consistent, and well-planned transportation system; assure project plans are in conformance with Department goals, and in compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations
• Manage transportation planning projects; prepare the scope of work and coordinate with Finance Division to assure proper procedures are followed; administer contracts in accordance with the Maricopa County Procurement Code; may review project work and coordinate with contractors to assure product is delivered in compliance with specifications; review and process contractor invoicing
• Prepare planning project technical documents, specifications, schedules, and budgets; negotiate contracts and agreements; monitor work and report project status; assure projects meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Engage stakeholders for input in planning projects to ensure all issues, plans, and standards are considered in the development of projects
• Present transportation planning project issues at public meetings and board meetings; assure effective communication of project issues; represent the county at agency and board meetings, and state and regional advisory and planning groups
• Conduct transportation planning research, compile data, and generate reports on a variety of issues related to transportation systems, asset management, land use, hydrology and drainage, or economic studies
• Develop and present professional-quality staff reports on transportation project plans, recommendations, and project status; develop maps and other graphic presentations to illustrate planning concepts and issues
• Coordinate with engineers, environmental professionals, communication staff, and other specialists required to complete projects
• Act as a liaison for Capital Improvement Projects at the local, regional, and state levels
• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Geographical Information Systems

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.