PROJECT MANAGER

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surprise is seeking incumbents who will oversee the initiation, planning, design, construction monitoring, control, and closeout of complex capital projects. You will manage design consultants, architects, and contractors, coordinate permits and right-of-way clearances, and ensure stakeholder involvement and City Council engagement.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with at least three years of experience in project or construction management or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience in project or construction management, construction project inspections and/or planning/coordinating building or construction projects or other directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage initiation, planning, design, construction monitoring, controlling, and closeout of complex capital projects.
• Manage design consultants, architects, and contractors on various projects.
• Coordinate design plan approvals, permits, utility and right-of-way clearances, and stakeholder coordination.
• Facilitate public and City Council involvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 3 years experience in project/construction management

Job description

SUMMARY

Incumbents are responsible for managing the initiation, planning, design, construction monitoring, controlling, and closeout of complex capital projects. Incumbents are required to manage the design and construction activities based on the scope of work, manage project budget, and schedule, obtain permits, design plan approvals, utility and right-of-way clearances, ensure project stakeholder coordination, and facilitate public and City Council involvement. Management of design consultants, architects, and contractors on various projects.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience in project or construction management, construction project inspections and/or planning/coordinating building or construction projects or other directly related experience. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• Drug Screen
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.