Project Engineer - Transportation

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Medical & Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS retirement

457 plans

Pet insurance

Bilingual pay

PEHP contribution

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale seeks an experienced project manager to lead large public infrastructure and building projects from initial scope through project completion. Success requires a civil/structural engineering background, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex, multi-discipline teams.

Applicants should hold a PE license in Arizona or reciprocity eligibility, five years of program/ project management experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in civil/environmental/architectural/construction management.
• 5+ years in design/construction/project management.
• 3+ years as a responsible project manager.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Manages large public infrastructure and building projects from scope to completion.

Skills

Project management

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Five years' combined experience in design/construction/project management

Three years as a responsible project manager

Education/experience substitute allowed

Job description

Manages large-public infrastructure and building projects from establishment of project scope and objectives through completion of construction.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $121,784.00/annually.

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Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years' combined experience in: the management of design and construction of public or private infrastructure, project management and/or building projects.
• Three years of experience as a responsible project manager.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona, or by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain Arizona registration through reciprocity within six months.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Benefits Highlights:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:

• Fingerprintingsearch of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are calculated based on a full-time schedule of 2,080 hours per year and a part-time schedule of 1,040 hours per year. Work experience may at times substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; however, depending on the job classification, education may not be used as a substitute for required work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant