Project Manager

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Growth opportunities

Low-cost healthcare

Child care benefits

Job summary

Maricopa County seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead planning, design, and development of major flood risk reduction projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through concept to construction, balancing engineering, environmental planning, and community engagement.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule, tuition reimbursement, and strong growth opportunities within the Flood Control District. Candidates should have at least four years of large-project experience and a relevant

Qualifications

• Four years of experience managing large projects in capital improvement, scoping, design, and construction, engineering, architecture, urban planning, traffic/roadway, or related scopes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in project development.
• Manage and coordinate consulting engineers, planners, and other staff to assure proper execution of all phases of a project.
• Plan the work and direct the development of the project design, scope of work, schedules, budgets, criteria, standards, and specifications; resolve complex problems and assure conformance to regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including reviews of project plans, specifications, technical/design reports, cost estimates, public exhibits, and analyses with in-house staff and partners.
• Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations (MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs) and present to Boards.
• Present projects at public meetings and board meetings, address public concerns, and track project status.
• Participate in consultant selections and contract negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Public works

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field

Job description

About the Position

Are you a skilled Project Manager with a passion for impactful infrastructure work? Join our team and lead innovative flood control projects that make a real difference in communities across Maricopa County.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, and development of complex public works projects focused on flood risk reduction. This role offers the opportunity to manage multiple high-impact projects from concept through construction, working at the intersection of engineering, environmental planning, and community engagement.

About Us

Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
• 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 the 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 an 11.98% 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

• Four years of experience managing large projects in capital improvement, scoping, design, and construction, engineering, architecture, urban planning, traffic/roadway, or related scopes
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

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

We Also Value

• Four or more years of professional civil engineering experience
• Experience with flood control projects
• Experience in the development of the design of public works civil projects, and the preparation of related construction plans and specifications (P&S)
• Have experience in working with and directing consultants, contract management, developing budgets, and project schedules
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment, or an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate

Job Contributions

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in project development
• Manage and coordinate consulting engineers, planners, and other staff to assure the proper execution of all phases of a project, including the design, preparation of construction documents, and various agreements
• Plan the work and direct the development of the project design, scope of work, schedules, budgets, criteria, standards, and specifications; resolve complex problems, and assure conformance to county, state, and Federal regulations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including reviews of project plans, specifications, technical/design reports, cost estimates, public exhibits, alternative analyses, and other deliverables with in-house staff and project partners
• Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations, including MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs, and other associated project documents, coordinate the development of these authorizations with partners, and make presentations to various Boards on projects and project authorizations
• Present projects at public meetings and board meetings, evaluate stakeholders and public concerns, and ensure project status by working with stakeholders
• Participate in consultant selections and contract negotiations

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Use of a computer on a daily basis, with general office software.

Protective Equipment Required

Personal protective equipment will be required on construction sites and provided by the employer.

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.